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[–] dantheclamman 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The only bear I'd be concerned about was a bear with a cub. If you see one, you are already in danger. So I'd say single bear > woman > man >>> bear with cub

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

If you see one, you are already in danger.

I live somewhere where the most deadly animal we have are horses.

Is it just that being close enough to see a bear and cub is close enough that the bear considers you an imminent threat?

[–] dantheclamman 2 points 4 months ago

Apparently this mainly applies to grizzlies. Black bears with cubs may make a display but basically don't attack