Shooting Bears

sa meredith · 10-12-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by djj

They opened in July. The bear was visiting from the beginning. They shot the bear in September. That's 2 months of creating a safety issue for employees/customers. If they were so concerned about the safety of customers, employees, or themselves, then why keep a bear friendly dumpster for so long?

Did you see the part where I wrote "Is it possible..." as in, a question? Stay calm. It's all good. Really.
You seem very attached to this situation. Not wanting to give these people even ONE INCH.
And you are very quick to shoot down every single post that gives these people the benefit of the doubt.
Almost like it is very important to you that everyone hate these people and stay away from their place. How close to this are you?
We (or at least I) understand what you posted, and I stated what I thought. That's all. But if it makes you feel better...I hate them and will set up a picket line this weekend. That'll learn 'em!

Argie's Wife · 10-12-2009, 03:21 PM

Once bears find food somewhere, like a dumpster, your back yard bird feeders, or your bee hives, they will return time and time again to check those same spots. Even if you've moved the food.

Perhaps the owners were waiting for bear season because they couldn't really "move" the food and felt it was best to just remove the problem (the bear).

But all this is speculation.

Why doesn't someone just call them and ask? What a novel idea. It would make for a short thread with far less drama.

BGB2 · 10-12-2009, 03:39 PM

I'm sure this isn't the same bear, but the video gives you an appreciation of how aggressive bears can be when food is envolved. This is a serious issue.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ideoID=3331192

Lakepilot · 10-12-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BGB2

I'm sure this isn't the same bear, but the video gives you an appreciation of how aggressive bears can be when food is envolved. This is a serious issue.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ideoID=3331192

Now that was funny.

Pineedles · 10-12-2009, 06:17 PM

Are you concerned with the bears or the customers/employees? Or both? You really need to tell us more.

Do you own or are you affiliated with the rubbish removal company? And if you are, are you upset at the owners for not buying an upgraded rubbish container?

What do you see as a fair resolution to this situation? How can we help resolve this situation for you? Do you want one of us to call the owners and suggest an upgraded rubbish bin as Argie's Wife suggested?

SAMIAM · 10-12-2009, 06:56 PM

Just my opinion.....I'm not knocking anyone. First of all,I don't understand why anyone would hunt a bear except for bragging rights.They are related to the dog family and their meat is tough,stringy and greasy.
As far as safety is concerned,no one in NH has ever been killed or badly injured by a black bear that I know of.They are afraid of people unless cornered with cubs.They will run away at any oportunity.....we have had customers taking pictures right next to bears that were rolling on the ground around our dumpster.
I'm a gun owner and have no issue with my many friends that hunt for food.
Last thought.....if you want to be a great white hunter,go in the woods like a man......don't ambush a hungry bear beside a dumpster!

OFD232 · 10-12-2009, 07:33 PM

Personally this is another reason I support the right to arm Bears,

dpg · 10-13-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Last thought.....if you want to be a great white hunter,go in the woods like a man......don't ambush a hungry bear beside a dumpster!

Very, very, very well said!

djj · 10-14-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

Did you see the part where I wrote "Is it possible..." as in, a question? Stay calm. It's all good. Really.
You seem very attached to this situation. Not wanting to give these people even ONE INCH.
And you are very quick to shoot down every single post that gives these people the benefit of the doubt.
Almost like it is very important to you that everyone hate these people and stay away from their place. How close to this are you?
We (or at least I) understand what you posted, and I stated what I thought. That's all. But if it makes you feel better...I hate them and will set up a picket line this weekend. That'll learn 'em!

I thought I was merely responding to your question. I am sorry if you thought I was not calm in my response! Next time I will try to include some soothing music, a bubble bath, and a back rub with my post if that will make a difference.

Actually I have not shot down every single post that gives these people the benefit of the doubt. If you read you will see where I do agree with some points made.

Also, if you read back to some of my earlier posts you will see that I have clearly stated that I am trying to appeal to like minded people who may find this information helpful in deciding whether or not they would like to support this business. HATE is a strong word and I am not preaching it. I am just stating MY OPINION and people can make up their own minds.

10-12-2009, 03:39 PM	#3
BGB2 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Bear Video I'm sure this isn't the same bear, but the video gives you an appreciation of how aggressive bears can be when food is envolved. This is a serious issue. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ideoID=3331192

10-12-2009, 06:17 PM	#5
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,545 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 668 Times in 367 Posts	Will they kill again? Are you concerned with the bears or the customers/employees? Or both? You really need to tell us more. Do you own or are you affiliated with the rubbish removal company? And if you are, are you upset at the owners for not buying an upgraded rubbish container? What do you see as a fair resolution to this situation? How can we help resolve this situation for you? Do you want one of us to call the owners and suggest an upgraded rubbish bin as Argie's Wife suggested?

10-12-2009, 07:33 PM	#7
OFD232 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Billerica Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bear shoot Personally this is another reason I support the right to arm Bears, __________________ Never argue with an idiot, they will just drag you done to their level and beat you with experience

10-12-2009, 03:21 PM	#2
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Once bears find food somewhere, like a dumpster, your back yard bird feeders, or your bee hives, they will return time and time again to check those same spots. Even if you've moved the food. Perhaps the owners were waiting for bear season because they couldn't really "move" the food and felt it was best to just remove the problem (the bear). But all this is speculation. Why doesn't someone just call them and ask? What a novel idea. It would make for a short thread with far less drama.

10-12-2009, 06:56 PM	#6
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,676 Times in 586 Posts	Just my opinion.....I'm not knocking anyone. First of all,I don't understand why anyone would hunt a bear except for bragging rights.They are related to the dog family and their meat is tough,stringy and greasy. As far as safety is concerned,no one in NH has ever been killed or badly injured by a black bear that I know of.They are afraid of people unless cornered with cubs.They will run away at any oportunity.....we have had customers taking pictures right next to bears that were rolling on the ground around our dumpster. I'm a gun owner and have no issue with my many friends that hunt for food. Last thought.....if you want to be a great white hunter,go in the woods like a man......don't ambush a hungry bear beside a dumpster!