I agree Pete. I've also lived in Eagle River Valley (the green tarp people) since the early 70's, back when we stomped the valley bottom and mountain tops without fear of a bear encounter. The bears have now infiltrated our neighborhoods and are causing fear and intimidation, changing our way of life negatively. Whether or not bear numbers have actually increased, which shouldn't matter anyways, fact of the matter is they have lost fear of us humans. I hold the bear apologists responsible for their short sighted, selfish responses and pressure they put on ADF&G to not thin the herd. We have a right to pursue a relatively bear safe environment a our homes.