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American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Paw Prints Apparently, a young black bear attempted to climb our water storage tank recently. We have had a very hot, dry spring (with a record-breaking heat wave), so maybe it was trying to access some water or even cool off? Additionally, it wrestled some of our piping out of the ground (which wasn&#039;t fully buried)--so that was an entertaining mess to stumble upon. :) <br /> <br /> Jason&#039;s large hand for reference here ;)<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/79827/american_black_bear_ursus_americanus_paw_prints.html" title="American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Paw Prints"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/79827_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=SCcwdWdbulKZpoPF3bVnH4y3ih0%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Paw Prints Apparently, a young black bear attempted to climb our water storage tank recently. We have had a very hot, dry spring (with a record-breaking heat wave), so maybe it was trying to access some water or even cool off? Additionally, it wrestled some of our piping out of the ground (which wasn&#039;t fully buried)--so that was an entertaining mess to stumble upon. :) <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/79826/american_black_bear_ursus_americanus_paw_prints.html Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Paw Prints

Apparently, a young black bear attempted to climb our water storage tank recently. We have had a very hot, dry spring (with a record-breaking heat wave), so maybe it was trying to access some water or even cool off? Additionally, it wrestled some of our piping out of the ground (which wasn't fully buried)--so that was an entertaining mess to stumble upon. :)

Jason's large hand for reference here ;)

American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Paw Prints Apparently, a young black bear attempted to climb our water storage tank recently. We have had a very hot, dry spring (with a record-breaking heat wave), so maybe it was trying to access some water or even cool off? Additionally, it wrestled some of our piping out of the ground (which wasn't fully buried)--so that was an entertaining mess to stumble upon. :) <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/79826/american_black_bear_ursus_americanus_paw_prints.html Geotagged,Spring,United States

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    A warm welcome to the area :) Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      We saw a beauty cross the road (and stop to look back at us) on Sunday afternoon. We were on our way back from the grocery store in one of the nearby mountain towns. I messaged Christine immediately as I got so excited! Unfortunately, the mountain pass on which we were driving was way too busy to stop for any photos. I also didn't feel like approaching a 200+ lb bear! He/she was already close enough to look me straight in the eyes! Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Help me with this, the Black Bears are the not-so-dangerous ones, right? Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
          Flown Kimmerling
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          American black bears are not known for being as aggressive as the Grizzly. However, I think there are actually more black bear fatalities overall (as it is a more common species than the latter). So, yes, we must be very cautious with our food and waste as to not repeatedly attract them. I'm always sure to sing, clap, and talk out loud when hiking alone in the area as most bears will avoid noise and humans. I'm thinking of getting a loud bell to put on my backpack instead. Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Nice tracks!! I sure hope the bears stop "welcoming" you once you are living there full time! Is your trail cam up? Do you think compost will attract them? Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Yes! We plan on getting a couple of extra cameras as well. We were concerned about the same thing, so we plan on having the compost bin further away from the camper (down the ridge). Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Good idea! Posted 6 years ago

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Uploaded May 31, 2019. Captured May 22, 2019 04:31 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/181s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm