As much as the urban dwelling people were scared of the idea that there might be a rattle snake in the yard I have to wonder. It has been nearly 7 years since I last killed one that was actually in the yard. But what would they think about a bear in the yard? Especially a sow with cubs. Like the one which lived here for about 6 weeks in late August and September. Or the pack of coyotes which pulled down and ate an entire deer one night in the back yard. Only happened once in the yard but 3 or 4 other times within 100 yards of the house. Or cougars killing deer less than 200 yards of the house. Or the wolf killing a couple calves about 200 yards from our front door. I guess it doesn't scare me because I have lived my entire life in the outdoors. And I learned a long time ago to be aware of my surroundings. Where as they live in their security and safety being surrounded by people in town. Personally I feel safer surrounded by wildlife than I do surrounded by unknown people.
