Be Bear Aware! Don't Feed The Bear! LbNA #59196
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Add Location| Owner: | Got Sand!  |
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| Plant date: | Aug 15, 2011 |
| Location: | Pierce Stocking Scenic Dr |
| City: | Empire |
| County: | Leelanau |
| State: | Michigan |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | codysix |
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| Last found: | Oct 14, 2015 |
| Status: | FFFFOFFFFFFFaFFFFFFa |
| Last edited: | Jun 14, 2022 |
MISSING! This box seems to be missing! Will check this out in Aug 2022
BE BEAR AWARE! DON’T FEED THE BEAR!
This is a drive by letterbox and is within sight from the parking lot, it is very busy here, be discreet and re-hide well. We do recommend hiking and viewing as much of the area as possible, it is a beautiful area and should be enjoyed. Please remember to Leave No Trace & Tread Lightly.
Open mid-April to mid-November, 9:00 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset.
This trail is pet friendly; always check with the park for pet friendly areas as some are not.
For more Information about the park: www.nps.gov/slbe
Clues:
#Retired Clue
Go to the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive south of the Dune Climb; Find your way to the Cottonwood Trail Sign. Standing in front and looking at the words on the sign you will see a patch of trees on the right. Dig down deep as you will find, this bear is not asleep.
#New Clue
Go to Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive south of the Dune Climb, As you enter the park you will come upon a sign showing where to park vehicles with trailers, turn right and find the restrooms at the end, here you will see a bike rack, see the opening just behind the rack, yes continue into the woods and see the fallen tree just to the left laying against an upright tree, look between them, this is where you will find the bear in his new den.
Bear Facts:
Northern Michigan is bear country, and many homeowners have found out, bears are opportunistic and will eat anything that becomes available, including garbage. Why? Drought conditions or other climatic occurrences may limit the quantity and quality of natural food sources, leading bears to seek other food sources, like human garbage. The black bear's amazing sense of smell allows them to find food that humans consider out of reach.
Things such as garbage, compost piles, bird feeders, fish ponds, pet food, camp food, fruit trees, barbeque grills or bee hives may attract bears. These are by far the most common reasons for bear/ human conflicts. By removing these attractants, bear and humans are less likely to have unpleasant encounters.
When people are irresponsible with their food and garbage, bears can wind up in trouble. Bears naturally fear humans, but if they have access to human food sources they may become addicted, lose their natural fear of humans, and even become aggressive.
Hike length: 0.1 miles
BE BEAR AWARE! DON’T FEED THE BEAR!
This is a drive by letterbox and is within sight from the parking lot, it is very busy here, be discreet and re-hide well. We do recommend hiking and viewing as much of the area as possible, it is a beautiful area and should be enjoyed. Please remember to Leave No Trace & Tread Lightly.
Open mid-April to mid-November, 9:00 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset.
This trail is pet friendly; always check with the park for pet friendly areas as some are not.
For more Information about the park: www.nps.gov/slbe
Clues:
#Retired Clue
Go to the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive south of the Dune Climb; Find your way to the Cottonwood Trail Sign. Standing in front and looking at the words on the sign you will see a patch of trees on the right. Dig down deep as you will find, this bear is not asleep.
#New Clue
Go to Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive south of the Dune Climb, As you enter the park you will come upon a sign showing where to park vehicles with trailers, turn right and find the restrooms at the end, here you will see a bike rack, see the opening just behind the rack, yes continue into the woods and see the fallen tree just to the left laying against an upright tree, look between them, this is where you will find the bear in his new den.
Bear Facts:
Northern Michigan is bear country, and many homeowners have found out, bears are opportunistic and will eat anything that becomes available, including garbage. Why? Drought conditions or other climatic occurrences may limit the quantity and quality of natural food sources, leading bears to seek other food sources, like human garbage. The black bear's amazing sense of smell allows them to find food that humans consider out of reach.
Things such as garbage, compost piles, bird feeders, fish ponds, pet food, camp food, fruit trees, barbeque grills or bee hives may attract bears. These are by far the most common reasons for bear/ human conflicts. By removing these attractants, bear and humans are less likely to have unpleasant encounters.
When people are irresponsible with their food and garbage, bears can wind up in trouble. Bears naturally fear humans, but if they have access to human food sources they may become addicted, lose their natural fear of humans, and even become aggressive.
Hike length: 0.1 miles