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joanqs
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I don't know where to put this post. Sorry Norm.
I know this topic is tired but I thought I would bring it up anyway. I rode Wayway yesterday and today and had several unusual bear encounters.
Yesterday, I came upon a mom and two cubs. The cubs were in two trees on either side of the trail, while the mom was on the ground. She did not like the fact I came between her and her cubs and proceeded to charge me. I fled, quickly, no eye contact, without looking back (I guess this is somewhat usual)
However, today I rode and came upon three different bears. The first, on Cherry Ridge. This medium size bear was in the middle of the trail. I sort of yelled, "Coming through Bear." He then proceeded to get up on his hind legs, to ward me off. I waited making various somewhat disturbing noises (I was trying to appear tough), but the bear stood his ground. OK, I'll take Turkey Ridge.
Second encounter on Turkey Ridge. This bear was enormous. Two feet on the side of the trail..would not move. I decided to take my chances and ride by. I did not look at the bear, don't know if he followed.
The Third encounter, a baby bear on the Red trail. She's high on the rocks, a good 25 feet from the trail. I don't even bother with the noises and decide to ride by. She starts to chase me. I was let's say, very nervous at this point. I just kept peddling until I hit the park.
Has anyone else noticed large quatities of bear that aren't the slightest bit afraid of humans? I am pretty used to the bear, I ride Wayway all the time/ but I've never seen so many, or ones with such territorial aggressive behavior. Is it me? Is it the season?
I know this topic is tired but I thought I would bring it up anyway. I rode Wayway yesterday and today and had several unusual bear encounters.
Yesterday, I came upon a mom and two cubs. The cubs were in two trees on either side of the trail, while the mom was on the ground. She did not like the fact I came between her and her cubs and proceeded to charge me. I fled, quickly, no eye contact, without looking back (I guess this is somewhat usual)
However, today I rode and came upon three different bears. The first, on Cherry Ridge. This medium size bear was in the middle of the trail. I sort of yelled, "Coming through Bear." He then proceeded to get up on his hind legs, to ward me off. I waited making various somewhat disturbing noises (I was trying to appear tough), but the bear stood his ground. OK, I'll take Turkey Ridge.
Second encounter on Turkey Ridge. This bear was enormous. Two feet on the side of the trail..would not move. I decided to take my chances and ride by. I did not look at the bear, don't know if he followed.
The Third encounter, a baby bear on the Red trail. She's high on the rocks, a good 25 feet from the trail. I don't even bother with the noises and decide to ride by. She starts to chase me. I was let's say, very nervous at this point. I just kept peddling until I hit the park.
Has anyone else noticed large quatities of bear that aren't the slightest bit afraid of humans? I am pretty used to the bear, I ride Wayway all the time/ but I've never seen so many, or ones with such territorial aggressive behavior. Is it me? Is it the season?