kypaddler wrote on Oct 18^th, 2016 at 7:04pm:

So Old Salt ... will you elaborate a bit more? A "few" being like 3 or 6? From the canoe? On the trail? In camp? -- kypaddler

Inquiring minds want to know...

I haven't tried to keep a tally of bear sightings so I can only guess. Over the 40+ years of doing 50+ trips, I estimate seeing 8-10 bears. Most sightings have been from camp, some from my canoe. I can't say that any of my sightings caused fear, even the up close and personal ones. I do have great respect for bears and I actually try to avoid encounters. I have found that speaking firmly in a low, slow voice is effective. ;)