Outdoors Dan explains all those bear attacks in Canada

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I just read that bear attacks are increasing in Alaska and Canada. I know you have taken around 10 bears with your bow. Why the increase?

The main reason in Canada is because there are more folks recreating in the woods near the bears. Some of the provinces in Canada  also suspended the spring season, so there are more bears and more competition for food. So if the Bears are hungry, they will encroach in more areas populated by humans.

Alaska has seen an increase and some scientists think that grizzlies are getting conditioned by the sound of rifles during deer season and they come looking for a fresh kill. Several attacks in Alaska have been a result of this situation.

Carrying capacity shows us that the land will only support so much life, and once that gets out of balance, bad things can start to happen. That is why hunting is such an important part of conservation.

Is the rut here? I am seeing a lot of chasing.

No the rutting cycle is still a few days away. Pre-rut is happening now. I would guess anytime after Nov. 4, it's game on big time!

Could you get more fishing information in your column? I like your hunting stuff, but I only fish.

Since I am answering emails sent in by readers, that depends on you folks. Send to OutdoorsDan@mac.com. But here is a tip for you: Go fish, you will feel better.

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