So here's one for ya...

[saylean]

Got a call from an old neighbor who now lives out in North Bend area...has a problem with a bear coming to the house every other night.

Got into the chicken coop, killed 11 chickens/ ate all the feed...got into the garbage (with a fence around it), etc...

they called Fish and Game...was told to file another report if it continues...but they got the impression it wasnt a priority...so they gave me a call.

The question is...

This bear is coming into the area, not due to baiting, BUT due to food that is available (even if it is fenced in).

Would this be legal to hunt (disregard if fire arm restrictions are in effect, etc)? I really dont want to hunt a bear by there, but we can get two tags and the bear is obviously an issue.

Thoughts?

[BC CHASER]

You gotta love the taste of those garbage bears! Mmmmmmm the taste of tampons and diapers!

[rasbo]

I would call the game officer and get an answer,if it were me and a bear was killing my chickens I would harvest it tag it and feed the left overs to the surviving chickens..

[saylean]

Ya, I will call the dept and see what they have to say, but I was curious about peoples thoughts on here...

scraps to the chickens...he'll love that.

[cwuwildcat]

I'd call them, but don't give specifics about your address.  If push comes to shove and it's SSS, you wouldn't want them to stop by just to check up on things and find a new throw rug!

[Houndhunter]

id take someone out that doesnt get to hunt much and let them have it

you got your spot picked out for sunday saylean?

[stumprat]

How about hooking up with a disabled hunter that can't hit the high country?

[Thenewguy]

Bring a buddies boy along to harvest =-). A 10 yr old won;t care how big or tame a bear is

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

+1

[saylean]

Dont have my spot set up for Sunday....have to go to a fam reunion.. ;(

Might get an evening hunt next week, but more than likely wont till a little later in season.

Bringing along some kid wouldnt be a bad idea....I'd really only take it as a favor to the neighbor, I really would rather call one in, or be out in the wilds.

[carpsniperg2]

yeah i would make sure to get rid of it. if it is that tame and use to coming into the yard etc. next it might grab a small kid. i would take care of it. you can call the officer and talk to them and see what they say but because of it killing stock, you should be able to kill it without any problems. there is local guy that had a coug come in and kill 2 turkeys at his house. when got home to see one ate and another burried so he got his rifle and sat and weighted when kitty came back that was game over. the cat was dead within a few feet of the dead turkey. the fish and wildlife officer came out and saw everything and took the cat if i remeber right.

[JackOfAllTrades]

A bear not afraid of people/homes is one to get rid of. 

So.. Find some ground near that you can call it in from. Hmm.. Chicken in distress call?  Tomcat calling for a mate?

-Steve

[saylean]

Ya, the guy has three small kids, which is an obvious concern....it has to go one way or the other. I checked it out on google earth...I need to find out about any firearm restrictions. Could be a bow situation. I think I will just stand on top of the dang chicken coop if it comes down to it.

[ICEMAN]

You gotta love the taste of those garbage bears! Mmmmmmm the taste of tampons and diapers!

I like catfish, halibut, crab and other crap eaters....

[carpsniperg2]

  kinda like eating the ducks and geese around here that have been in the nice warm crap pond and when you go pick them up you pull the rubber off there foot