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Originally Posted by Bonescreek
Yes that is true TM we only have blacks down here, but I know from all I have
read that you all have said about Griz up there. Yes they are aggressive, yes they will try to take your salmon/trout or elk you just downed and yes they will
guard their cubs. But you all have said also unless it's a rough bear or you happen to have food they want or are concidered a threat to their young. They simply do not attack you just becuase you are there.
How close he was to the bears to begin with would be a good question to be answered and why ?
Lot of hikers love to get pictures, could that be it ?
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FYI - Bears with cubs are complete wildcards. You never know what they are going to do. Regardless whether they are Blacks or Grizzlys. My brother encountered two black bear cubs while out in the bush. He didn't see the mom so he thought he would climb a tree to be safe, a big hoary spruce. The Sow came along, picked up his scent, and came up the tree after him. 5 times, down the tree, then back up. No provocation other than being near her cubs.
I have encountered a bear with a cub. One good holler and she and the cub took off.
Never assume anything when cubs are involved.