to anyone reading this post, do not ever treat any bear like a big racoon. that is probally the worst advice ever written.black bears and grizzly ( not brown there is no such thing) are both very dangerous, and do not ever lose site of this fact. As for cooking in bear country stop an hour before camp cook dinner do dishes then hike to campsite. in morning pack up cook then leave. there is also light weight elec fences available run on 4 d cell. keep your bear spray on your person at all times, beside you when you sleep.