Guest Guest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 We already took down our bird feeders from the winter but still had one suet feeder hanging from a 5' pole, a strong metal pole firmly anchored in the ground. Just yesterday I was saying we'd better take down the suet too so it wouldn't attract a bear, but didn't get around to doing it. Woke up this morning to see the pole bent over at a 45 degree angle and the metal suet holder in 3 pieces on the ground a few feet away with a nearly full size suet cake completely gone. It had to have been a bear to have had the strength to bend that pole and reach that holder. Time to start taking the standard precautions if you're in area where bears have been sighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol and Mike Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Time to call Ranger Smith. Sounds like YOGI and BOBO are back Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackKnight Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 We already took down our bird feeders from the winter but still had one suet feeder hanging from a 5' pole, a strong metal pole firmly anchored in the ground. Just yesterday I was saying we'd better take down the suet too so it wouldn't attract a bear, but didn't get around to doing it. Woke up this morning to see the pole bent over at a 45 degree angle and the metal suet holder in 3 pieces on the ground a few feet away with a nearly full size suet cake completely gone. It had to have been a bear to have had the strength to bend that pole and reach that holder. Time to start taking the standard precautions if you're in area where bears have been sighted. I know several people who have seen bears already this spring. My sister had one in her back yard in Kirkwood and friends in New Milford, PA. have seen several. Also the coyotes/coydogs are on the prowl again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammy838 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 On Press connects yesterday they had a story about a guy in Colesville that shot a bear in his back yard because it was chasing his dog at 1am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 There was one along side the highway yesterday looked like he was debating crossing 17. Strange to see him right there near where 17 splits onto 81 or you can hit Court St. (5-mile point area). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I already lost two bird feeders this year in the Town of Binghamton. They do love those sunflower seeds. @ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reddi Killowatt Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I haven't seen any bear's here in Conklin yet. (Thank god I don't have any bird feeders!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmower71 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Wow i just put a suet feeder out to attrack the finches ... its hanging from tree about 5 ft up .. it goes missing ? i let you know .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepless in Hillcrest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 The bears aren't really bad around here...been some sightings on Nowlan Road, near where I walk one of my dogs. I haven't seen any yet, early morning or at night. Just some deer and a lot of woodchucks...not sure my old pug Mo could defend me against a bear anyway. He might be able to drown one with his nightly three minute pee...but I wouldn't bet my life on it! @ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kid Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I have had them in the yard a few times and noticed this morning that the neighbor's garbage was scattered all over their front yard and the road so I assume the bears are back around. I haven't seen any this year myself but that is always a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmower71 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I have had them in the yard a few times and noticed this morning that the neighbor's garbage was scattered all over their front yard and the road so I assume the bears are back around. I haven't seen any this year myself but that is always a good sign. so another clue .. the dumpster by the barn pillaged .. not yet .. but im waiting .. unless of course sounds of rt 81 scares em off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kid Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 so another clue .. the dumpster by the barn pillaged .. not yet .. but im waiting .. unless of course sounds of rt 81 scares em off If you put food scaps in it, they will find it. They didn't seem to be bothered by one of the neighbors throwing apples at them and another peppering one with a shotgun that came up on his porch and looked in his sliding glass door last spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing4126 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Maybe the DEC should start up a bear season like they have in Pennsylvania . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kid Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Maybe the DEC should start up a bear season like they have in Pennsylvania . DEC = Dumb Enviromentalists Community They have not been very good at managing wildlife in New york. I don't think that will be happening any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepless in Hillcrest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 so another clue .. the dumpster by the barn pillaged .. not yet .. but im waiting .. unless of course sounds of rt 81 scares em off It's probably not bears...most likely pumas or circus midgets. There are a lot of pumas and midgets in the area this time of year. Use duct tape on your dumpster. The pumas can't figure it out, and the midgets can't reach it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The West Sider Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 In laws live in the area that you are speaking of and have had their garbage cans dragged all over the place earlier in the year. As for the coyotes/coydogs, I have seen them when out hunting. TWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest-Kirkwood Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 The bears are very timid and won't hurt you. Go on line and read about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 There was one along side the highway yesterday looked like he was debating crossing 17. Strange to see him right there near where 17 splits onto 81 or you can hit Court St. (5-mile point area). i live out in castl creek and i thnk we have had a bear lingering around the past week or two but not positive...a couple of years ago there were a bunch around...havnt had any evidence since except lately... @ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 i live out in castl creek and i thnk we have had a bear lingering around the past week or two but not positive...a couple of years ago there were a bunch around...havnt had any evidence since except lately... @ where in castle creek are you? i, too live in castle creek and have small pets that i allow out at 1or 2 in the morning when i arrive home from work. i would FREAK if i opened my door to see a bear out there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbers84 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 My parents live in castle creek between ransom rd and west chenango rd and they have bears out there all the time, Last year was the worse though, Had alot of them last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 My parents live in castle creek between ransom rd and west chenango rd and they have bears out there all the time, Last year was the worse though, Had alot of them last year I live in Castle Creek on Perry Road. Bears for the last two years, and one is here again this year. No surprise and no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I live in Castle Creek on Perry Road. Bears for the last two years, and one is here again this year. No surprise and no big deal. i live on perry road too!!! are you serious? no big deal? i have a dog and 3 kids...do you think they are harmless and do you really think they are back this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 It's probably not bears...most likely pumas or circus midgets. There are a lot of pumas and midgets in the area this time of year. Use duct tape on your dumpster. The pumas can't figure it out, and the midgets can't reach it! you mean like County Exec's...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cindy Bear Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Check this out. Sure to send chills up your spine. Just reading it scared the crap out of me. http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/g/giantbear.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 The bears are very timid and won't hurt you. Go on line and read about them. Oh I see. But they will crush in your garage door to get what is in side . . . but don't worry . . . they won't hurt you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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