Bears Plague Northern California Hungry for Food

If it’s not one thing, it’s certainly another; which is definitely the case when it comes to hungry bears found roaming different parts of the United States.

Winter will soon be setting in which means that bears are on the hunt for food as they prepare for their hibernation during the cold winter months.

And a pair of bears have definitely been making life more interesting for numerous campers near Lake Tahoe. When a mother bear and her cub were seen poking around calmly searching for food, they were quickly chased away by rangers; however it wasn’t long before the pair returned to continue their search. In situations like these it is always a good idea to carry bear spray just in case you find yourself confronted with hungry bears.

Unfortunately, because the two bears were causing a nuisance for campers in the area, the Department of Fish and Game tranquilized them both. As a result they were sent to a Rancho Cordova bear prison, where testing was undertaken to determine if one of them had injured the arm of a camper. If found positive, they will both be killed.

Because of bear attacks there are more that are being put down. In most cases, only one or two bear attacks happen on humans. But so far for 2010, there have been 10 bears that have become too aggressive when in contact with humans.

And yet, in many cases the bears are not always to blame. It may be that the food campers bring with them is not correctly stored. And as a result, bears with their sensitive noses are able to detect where the food is while going about to locate it. So, as a precautionary measure, before heading out to hike or camp it is important that you know how to pack up your food so that it is out of reach.

Also, make sure that you carry bear spray with you when you are hiking or camping in an area that sees bears. Once you are on a trail you will need to have your wits about you as you walk through nature. By being protected with the spray you will be able to prevent any bear attacks, as the spray canister is very effective at deterring bears.