Comments on: Ursa Major

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:50:21 +0000

On the way back into Floyd from my property one day, I saw a bear cross 221 and amble into the tiny little cemetery that is just past Protocol Automotive right at the edge of town. The driver of the car behind me was so startled that he/she stopped in the middle of the road in astonishment!

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:03:22 +0000

It’s great to hear of bear sightings in Floyd. The habitat should be perfect for them. There’s almost no chance of being attacked, but he/she may seriously hurt your dog if it gets too close. Have you thought of putting a trail cam out to see what and how many are around your place?

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:50:02 +0000

As I was driving up Bent Mountain around 7pm recently had a bear cub run across the road & jump over the guard rail right in front of me. Was grateful I was the only one on the road & bear had successful crossing but absolutely taken off guard by this citing.

Will stay aware as we hike in Copper Hill now. Glad your experience was only citing not contact… keep a keen eye peeled!

By: Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:34:19 +0000

I have wondered when I will run into one our large hairy denizens; I see signs of their presence in the blueberry patch “up top” and in the blackberries in the pasture… The pepper spray I carry while jogging in Richmond seems so inadequate for this situation. Do I spray it at the bear or on myself??

By: Becky Mushko

Becky Mushko — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:02:46 +0000

There are plenty of bear in my neighborhood, too, but I haven’t seen one yet. I also haven’t seen the mountain lion that a neighbor spotted crossing the road less than a mile from where I live.

By: chris

chris — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:05:02 +0000

Wow! I’ve heard of a couple other bear sightings this year so far. Bears don’t see well but they can see that people are too big to eat and not as sweet as berries. What an adrenalin rush eh?

By: kenju

kenju — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:48:10 +0000

How scary!! I am glad you managed to get away and had the dog on a leash.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:42:09 +0000

I am glad that you all are ok.
Now all you need are some lions and tigers…………..oh my.
Guilford county, and our surrounding counties are seeing a increase in bear sightings.
Take care……………maybe, you can shoot a photo of a bear, for us……what do you think???

barebear
Mark

By: Liska

Liska — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:42:03 +0000

Fred, I talked to John, our friend who lives close to Mabry Mill and they had a bear visit them yesterday afternoon. The mighty Willow, their Beagle, chased it away. The bear in his haste to leave took the hummingbird feeder with him to snack on later. how scary for ya’ll.