Are Black Bear Encounters On The Rise?

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #57 of Season #4, I will discuss the thought if black bear encounters with humans are seeing a rise or uptick these days.   Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode, I will discuss the topic are the black bears and humans having many more encounters these days and why? I will talk also talk about what to do if you do have a close encounter with a bear, especially if it seems to keep approaching or seems like it is not scared of you at all. _________________________________________________________________________ *************   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler   ************** One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thanks in advance if you do. _________________________________________________________________________ My website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491 Also, be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist I would love to hear your ideas, see your pictures or hear your feedback. ____________________________________________________________________ You can help me out by: Please hit “download” on every episode Please hit Follow please leave me a review download each of my episodes please leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster  please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast _______________________________________________________________________ You can support the people who support the Smoky Mountains, black bears  and wildlife by going to: Friends of the Smokies.          https://friendsofthesmokies.org Appalachian Bear Rescue.     https://appalachianbearrescue.org ________________________________________________________________________ ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It’s fun, start today!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 _________________________________________________________________________ The short music intro and outro is: "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.   I love this music.  Thank you, Dan. This music is royalty free. Support the show Support the show