Prichard Man Sights 1st Bear of Spring

Earlier this week, SReporter Becky Kramer wrote: “Though most of the snow has disappeared from the region’s black bear dens, wildlife biologists say the jury’s still out on whether an early spring will result in earlier-than-usual bear activity.” Well, the biologists should quit wondering. The bears are emerging from there dens. A few minutes ago, Becky reported to HBO Central: ” A reader from Prichard saw his first bear of the year in early March. The bear cub (no mother in sight) ran across the road. It’s the earliest emergence of bears that he can recall.” Be careful out there.

Question: Have you ever encountered a bear in the wilds?