One night while camping in the Snow Creek area of Yosemite, my partner and I noticed two bear cubs climbing the trunk of the tree containing our food bag (before bear boxes were used). I shined my headlamp on the trunk above the lead cub, which scared them enough to cause them to slowly retreat downward. I followed their downward climb, keeping the spot of my light on the tree just above them. Apparently, the spot of light scared them into retreating complete out of and away from the tree. Of course, the smart little guys immediately went for easier pickings: the college boys nearby who had left their food out...then a night of chaos began as their momma joined in their feast!
Last edited by Bob West; 07/21/17 11:40 AM.
