[at-l] bears in central VA

[Loren D Mendelsohn]

That's kind of what I thought.  I saw no bears when I sectioned SNP a 
few years ago, but there was bear scat and footprints on the trail every 
mile or so.  And I see bears quite frequently in NJ (my local hiking area).

I always hang my food too, but if bears are very active, I take a bit 
more care.

-- The Professor

Gary Ticknor wrote:

> I've not seen a bear between NC and the SNP, although no doubt they 
> are there. In areas where they are hunted they are very shy.
>
> My experience is that bear poles or cables are provided in problem 
> areas - SNP, NJ, GSMNP, etc.
>
> I always hang my food. Raccoons and mice at shelters are the big 
> problems, IMHO.
>
> - Greenbriar
>
> Loren D Mendelsohn wrote:
>
>> What's the scoop on bear activity in central Virginia?  I'm planning 
>> on making my annual section hike from Rockfish Gap to Catawba or 
>> thereabouts.  If bears are active in the area, do the shelters have 
>> bear poles or the equivalent, or should I just plan on hanging my food?
>>
>> -- The Professor 
>