It's that time of year the younger bears are looking for their own home range and we're dealing with it here , a 250 lb black bear was spotted about 3 miles from here 3 days ago ,Thursday he was a mile away and yesterday on our ridge 100 yards away , Even here in our area it's not everyday they are spotted here and with all the wild game and bear "habitat " He may be here to stay ? This is a rural neighborhood so we are just being a little more aware .So far all he's doing is just being a bear and hasn't bothered anyone . I just don't want to have him walking in the garage while I'm working and want to help ...