Same here, Dan. I coulda easily taken two every year for many years but my old man taught me, if ya ain't gonna eat and it ain't a threat, ya don't kill it.

A buddy of mine from NFLD wanted to come here and get a black bear (we got some BIG ones) as I am a registered guide. I asked him why he wanted to kill a black bear. Rug. Even tho I know he would have eaten the meat, that was the wrong answer. I said "No." I could tell he was very POd but I didn't care. Just ain't right.

Ever meet up with any blackies? I met up with lots. Even have had to elude a few when they stalked me when I had no gun. After the last time, I always carried a gun. Nasty critters!