Ron, Find a book called GRIZZLY YEARS by Doug Peacock. Black bears are actually more dangerous than the big grizzlies. It takes courage to appreciate a bear's rights while in such a situation. How people interact with bears also affects the individual animal's future dealings with people. You did well. I am sure mother bear is in a dugout tonight, admonishing her cub, "talk about an annoying hiker."<br><br>