There are those of us who love to keep their bird feeders filled throughout the year. The local animals in addition to birds are our friends for that very reason. Last night, momma bear and her three cubs visited my seven feeders. As we move towards hibernation time the bruins were grateful for the free food. I was away from my house, but my real time alerts from my feeder camaras alerted me to the visit. Earlier in the day two large white-tailed bucks also visited the Amity Creek Feeders … occasionally I even get a few birds! In case you would like to read my review about my trail cameras. 
Momma Bear and her Three Cubs (video link one and two for email subscribers)
The Bucks of Amity (video link for email subscribers)
Mr Ranger? Don’t feed Yogi and Boo Boo! I learned that lesson in Florida with a coupla alligators. For some reason they thought people meant meal-time … eventually, unfortunately for the gators.
Ahhhhh … we love our bears in northern Minnesota. In addition, it is a travesty how popular media makes folks think wild animals are dangerous. Black bears are mild creatures (not Grizzlies), and as long as one does not threaten their young, totally harmless. The bear family will continue to be welcome in my forested yard. Having said that I never leave garbage cans outside. My feeders don’t provide enough calories for the bears to visit more than a few times. I will admit the bruins love suet!
wow- so nice to see them in action. they came into our yard and our neighbor’s as well.