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[QUOTE="UCTitleTown, post: 4332901, member: 8796"]
I'm currently on a YouTube binge watching documentaries about bear attacks. It's crazy the efforts made in Alaska to bear proof cottages with reinforced doors, electrification etc. Granted, those are more for Brown Bear/Grizzlies due to their size and strength, but Black Bears are smart and resourceful and pretty strong too.

One thing I learned recently is if you see a bear with two ear tags, don't call CT DEP unless the bear is aggressive or harming pets/livestock or property. After complaints and two tags, bears are euthanized, so it's good to use good judgement before making a call that will result in a bear (and potentially cubs) losing it's life. I never saw a bear in CT in my whole life, but have encountered three in the past year. In all cases, they ran when my car approached or I started getting out of my car. Carry bear spray while hiking, make noise to let bears know you're there, keep pets leashed while out walking, keep your distance, and you won't have a problem with bears. Obviously, if a bear is attacking your pets or livestock or breaking into your home, that's another matter
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