Anyone catch the piece on ABC's Primetime last night? It was about this guy in Alaska, Charlie Vandergaw, who lives with and treats bears on his property like pets. Many have compared him to Timothy Treadwell, although the primary difference is that the bears come to his property. Very fascinating to observe the behavior of the animals.

I had seen the Animal Planet piece on him as well.

Bear Haven

Anyway, in my opinion a black bear should be treated with the same degree of respect as a grizzly. Not fear, but respect.