RE: [Paddlewise] Bears

  I had a bear visit my yard and porch a couple of weeks ago -  it left the
kayaks alone, but smashed the daylights out of an empty garbage can and tore
open a large water-tight plastic storage container that I had a bunch of
smelly fishing gear stored in.  Luckily he didn't tear down the smokehouse
that had 15 salmon hanging in it!  Rest assured - if a bear smells food in
your kayak - and he wants it - he'll get it.
  When I can't find a good spot to hang food I triple bag it and leave it
stashed on the ground away from camp - this is pretty much the only option
when above tree line also.  If it's more than 2 days worth - about as long
as I'm willing to go hungry - I split it into two parts and stash them
separately.  Haven't had any problems yet, but not certain whether the
splitting idea has value - it might just mean feeding two bears without
anyone squabbling at the "dinner table"

Dave Seng
Juneau, Alaska

> -----Original Message-----
> From: E. Sullivan [mailto:sullivaned_at_pop.mts.kpnw.org]
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 4:08 PM
> To: p w
> Subject: [Paddlewise] Bears
> 
> 
> Has anybody ever heard of a kayak being opened by a bear
> looking for treats? The only banditry I have ever
> experienced has been rodential or winged, so I sometimes
> secure food below deck when good hanging trees are not
> available.
> 
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