Bear Proofing your trash cans!

There is a very good post on how to bear proof your trash cans...step by step with pictures...over at PC. Here is the link. Good info for everyone.

http://www.pinecam.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=114332

Good info. I try to leave it in the garage but I know some people can't do that. Thanks

Robin, thank you for sharing!

Great Info.

Just a heads up JMC.....One of our neighbors left their trash in their garage and a bear ripped their garage door off. LOL

Becky wrote: Great Info.

Just a heads up JMC.....One of our neighbors left their trash in their garage and a bear ripped their garage door off. LOL

If they are that hungry , more power to them. They deserve it.

LOL. My neighbor just stopped by to let us know that we also have a bear. Been visiting a lot lately. we have slept right through all the ruckus.

They used to throw mine around my driveway like a nurf football, finally they just gave up, if I could find my camera I would post pics on how I bear proofed my trash can, it was simple, and took about 10 minutes to do.

Becky wrote: Great Info.

Just a heads up JMC.....One of our neighbors left their trash in their garage and a bear ripped their garage door off. LOL

This simply underscores the nature of the problem. If you have a trash can that is out of moded plastic or a dumpster that has a plywood reinforced top, it will nt keep a bear out if they want to get into it. Bear claws and strength will shred both just like they can shred aluminum cans. At best, it will discourage a bear to find an easier target. This is why the trash barrels in National parks are made of iorn. BTW one of the bears visiting our dumpster got PO and simply knoked a 4 cu yard dumpster on its side for easier access.