Bears at Red River Gorge!!

neverfinished · 06-29-2010, 03:26 PM

Just thought I would post this up. I've never heard of black bears around that area. I would imagine they stay away from the noise of 4x4's but it's good to know that they are there.

http://nky.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs....103/306290053/

I guess I should introduce myself since I'm starting a thread. I've been lurking since last years benefit at BnB. I'm the guy who showed up late in the blue 4-runner. I met a few of you and ran into Brody who I graduated HS with. I haven't been out on the trails much at all in the last few years and haven't made it to a meeting yet but hope to soon. Lot's going on now but I used to hit Natural Bridge, Livingston, and Haspin whenever possible.
Eric

tjjeepjeep · 06-29-2010, 03:54 PM

Welcome welcome.

94Dodge Truggy · 06-29-2010, 03:57 PM

Fella had bacon grease covering him and glazed doughnuts in his pockets supposedly! I am sceered now.

Drivermod · 06-29-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Fella had bacon grease covering him and glazed doughnuts in his pockets supposedly! I am sceered now.

Shoot I'd bite him too..

8UP · 06-29-2010, 08:06 PM

Oh My!

donaldcon · 06-29-2010, 09:14 PM

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Scott said he yelled and dropped his belt bag, hoping to distract the animal. The bear just sniffed the bag and continued approaching Scott, who grabbed a rotted branch and hit the bear. But the animal kept coming.

Sounds like scott started it...

BIGRAM · 06-30-2010, 08:14 AM

I live here in Stanton, the fella apperently got pics
of the bear approaching him. That tells me he was provoking the animal in some way. As of now, all hiking trails in the area are closed. That's great for our local economy.

tjjeepjeep · 06-30-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGRAM

I live here in Stanton, the fella apperently got pics
of the bear approaching him. That tells me he was provoking the animal in some way. As of now, all hiking trails in the area are closed. That's great for our local economy.

Sounds like first thought was oh cool a bear not oh crap a bear.. Maybe the bear has been there awhile and nothing was on TV so he went for a walk and now everyone wants him to move

mckeddie · 06-30-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

Sounds like first thought was oh cool a bear not oh crap a bear.. Maybe the bear has been there awhile and nothing was on TV so he went for a walk and now everyone wants him to move

my brothers, neices, parents, and possibly my family were planning on going down there on friday to go hiking. guess those plans are now scratched.

tjjeepjeep · 06-30-2010, 12:07 PM

Not that any timing is good, but holiday weekend will be bad for everyone (those going and those there hoping for the biz)...sucky

BIGRAM · 06-30-2010, 01:01 PM

I have a friend that owns Daniel Boone Trading Post, she is usually on top of the news in the area so I will let
everyone know the status updates. I'm sure
the bear wasn't planning to attack anyone if left alone, they just need their space like all of us. You can always direct people to the Narrows, Widowmaker
and Carb Hill, I'm sure that would be a great hike, plenty of trails in that direction.

8UP · 06-30-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGRAM

I live here in Stanton, the fella apperently got pics
of the bear approaching him. That tells me he was provoking the animal in some way. As of now, all hiking trails in the area are closed. That's great for our local economy.

Great. Several of us are heading down there tomorrow for our annual trailride. How much of the area is closed, are the usual trails affected?

carwash · 06-30-2010, 11:19 PM

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He added, "I'm thinking God put me there for a reason. It's not a trip that we had planned. It just happened."

It might have been easier if God had just told the bear to not attack the guy...

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"He's a bad bear, and he needs to be taken out of circulation," Scott said.

Yes, how dare that bear defend it's territory. What an awful animal, we should definitely hunt it down and kill it, and eat it for good measure.

BIGRAM · 07-01-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 8UP

Great. Several of us are heading down there tomorrow for our annual trailride. How much of the area is closed, are the usual trails affected?

Not sure of the trails right now. I would assume they are open but I will try
to find out this evening for you. The bear scare is a little more
east but you never know what our local dept of wildlife
will decide.

BIGRAM · 07-02-2010, 12:41 AM

All hiking trails are officially open as of 8am Friday, July 02.

WATCH FOR BEARS!!!!

tjjeepjeep · 07-02-2010, 08:28 AM

Thanks for the update! Let the weekend begin....

RD TRCTR · 07-03-2010, 09:13 AM

The Narrows would be awesome to hike!!!

BIGRAM · 07-03-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RD TRCTR

The Narrows would be awesome to hike!!!

It is actually open to foot travel. I'd like to see it again myself but I get pretty lazy without my truck. The Sheltowee(spell?? Trail runs from the park at Natural Bridge up to the entrance of the Narrows, and then forever from there.

Redriverranger · 07-04-2010, 08:56 PM

They have bear warning/safe camping hints signs posted all over the place. It's just common sense anyway. Enjoy the area if you come down. The bears have been here for a long time, this is just an instance of two territory's overlapping and repercussions.(SP?)

GPER · 07-05-2010, 11:42 AM

Black bears have poor eyesight and they will get close to you until they see you. Then when they do most will retreat, the one I encountered in Penn. did when it got close enough to see me.

They say if you are hiking in bear country to make lots of noise.

06-29-2010, 03:26 PM	#1
neverfinished Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Liberty Township Posts: 14	Bears at Red River Gorge!! Just thought I would post this up. I've never heard of black bears around that area. I would imagine they stay away from the noise of 4x4's but it's good to know that they are there. http://nky.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs....103/306290053/ I guess I should introduce myself since I'm starting a thread. I've been lurking since last years benefit at BnB. I'm the guy who showed up late in the blue 4-runner. I met a few of you and ran into Brody who I graduated HS with. I haven't been out on the trails much at all in the last few years and haven't made it to a meeting yet but hope to soon. Lot's going on now but I used to hit Natural Bridge, Livingston, and Haspin whenever possible. Eric

06-29-2010, 03:54 PM	#2
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Welcome welcome. __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

06-29-2010, 03:57 PM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Fella had bacon grease covering him and glazed doughnuts in his pockets supposedly! I am sceered now. __________________

06-30-2010, 08:14 AM	#7
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	I live here in Stanton, the fella apperently got pics of the bear approaching him. That tells me he was provoking the animal in some way. As of now, all hiking trails in the area are closed. That's great for our local economy. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

06-30-2010, 12:07 PM	#10
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Not that any timing is good, but holiday weekend will be bad for everyone (those going and those there hoping for the biz)...sucky __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

06-29-2010, 08:06 PM	#5
8UP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1 Posts: 92	Oh My!

06-30-2010, 01:01 PM	#11
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	I have a friend that owns Daniel Boone Trading Post, she is usually on top of the news in the area so I will let everyone know the status updates. I'm sure the bear wasn't planning to attack anyone if left alone, they just need their space like all of us. You can always direct people to the Narrows, Widowmaker and Carb Hill, I'm sure that would be a great hike, plenty of trails in that direction. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

07-02-2010, 12:41 AM	#15
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	All hiking trails are officially open as of 8am Friday, July 02. WATCH FOR BEARS!!!! __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

07-02-2010, 08:28 AM	#16
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Thanks for the update! Let the weekend begin.... __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

07-03-2010, 09:13 AM	#17
RD TRCTR Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Troy, OH Posts: 94	The Narrows would be awesome to hike!!!

07-04-2010, 08:56 PM	#19
Redriverranger White ranger guy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red river gorge,ky Posts: 274	They have bear warning/safe camping hints signs posted all over the place. It's just common sense anyway. Enjoy the area if you come down. The bears have been here for a long time, this is just an instance of two territory's overlapping and repercussions.(SP?) __________________ 91 Ranger ext cab, 60, 14 bolt, 4:88's, 39.5's, doubler, lot's of character

07-05-2010, 11:42 AM	#20
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Black bears have poor eyesight and they will get close to you until they see you. Then when they do most will retreat, the one I encountered in Penn. did when it got close enough to see me. They say if you are hiking in bear country to make lots of noise.