Bears Getting Outa Control

Things are getting a little TOO wild on The Orchard Compound.

A couple of weeks ago we had a big ol' black bear get into our garbage and almost our pumpkin patch. We ran her off just in time. Lately, one of her little ones is hanging around causing trouble.

I know, bear cubs are cute, right? But get up close with them and they're more like pigs than cuddly cartoon characters. Jennifer shot some video of this visit. We ran it off just before s/he tore into the trash. But s/he keeps coming back and is getting more aggressive. Tore up the trash and our compost bin again last night. With two little kids on The Compound things are getting dangerous.

So, I called the state wildlife department for some help. Their solution? Put all garbage away. Did that. Didn't help. Or call and pay for a private trapper. Well, I was told if someone is in immediate danger they will try to send someone. Hey, thanks. Sheesh! We'll just handle it ourselves. Just wish they had been a little friendlier in telling me they can't help. And frankly, I wish all of government would be so anxious to leave us alone.

Might be time to get a shotgun.