Mighty Dog Saves The Day

Funny thing...right after I posted this video, my neighbor/brother came by to inform me there was a black bear on the property this morning, 6:30am. It was just outside his window. I asked, "From which direction did it come?" He said, "Your house." Great. "Which direction did it go?" The other way, hooray!

I am already careful to check for wildlife when I let my little dogs outside. Now, I will practice better vigilance.
 
This morning, about 6:00 am and still dark, the young spaniel and I were up, time for her to go out for her morning bizness. I turned on the flood lights, looked out the windows (nothing seen), grabbed my pistol and out we went. She went to the back fence, a few feet from which is thick brush/trees, barked a few times, then stood there frozen in place and emitted a low growl. I immediately called to her to "come", she did and we came inside.

Lots of acorns and berries right now. Bears are getting ready for hibernation and gorging for winter. I am now closing windows at night, partly because it is getting cool (in the high 40's at night) and also to keep out any wildlife seeking food. A large bear could force its way through a door or window if it were motivated enough. A pistol by the door and one at the bedside. Hopefully, it will be enough to stop one if necessary. It occurs to me that removing a large bear that is bleeding all over the place and/or dead might be quite a chore. 500 lbs? Or more? Whatever would I do with that carcass??

That would be a pretty large hole to dig...
 
Spoke today to a younger brother who used to live here and was a hunter. He said if a bear is nearby, fire a warning round and it will most likely run away. If it is charging, empty the mag. And if it is killed, just call the fish and game commission and they will come get the carcass.

I feel so much better now...right.
 

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