[pct-l] FWIW re bears

[jape@nethere.com (jape)]

Risking copyright infringement, I found these three quotes on the
nps.gov/seki sight.  They rang a bell re some questions posed today.  It
is with effort that I've refrained from taking the easy shot.

"In 2000, we killed four bears. Other habituated and food-conditioned
bears are killed by cars because they spend more time along roads and in
campgrounds."

"You may also see park staff using more aggressive techniques during
your visit such as paint ball guns, pepper spray, slingshots, even
rubber bullets. Please do not try these techniques or become offended by
our use of them. We are well-trained and safety-conscious. "

"These techniques look "mean" but are essential for the future of these
bears. If you have any new ideas, we would love to hear about them. "

Eckert