It is not just Bob who is happy to see the spring grass growing! This fellow is pictured about 30 feet from our back porch, munching on the new shoots in the lawn over the septic system. Harley was in the house at the time, so I did a quick tap dance on the porch and this was frightening enough to re-route his munching to another spot further from the house. Teaching him to be shy of human habitation will contribute to his health and longevity, being friendly and accessible does not do him any favors. Over the next several weeks, Harley barks (which he does seldom and only for serious matters) and chases several bear visitors out of the yard. So far we are co-existing with over 400 acres outside the "Harley home zone" that the bears are fine to hang out in.
