But you cannot shoot them, even though the meat would be most welcome. The bambiists are very strong in the Bay region. Note that Lyman is now producing tang sights for most of the Winchester lever guns. The tang sight works out as a nifty ghost-ring, and I have always been puzzled that it is not more widely appreciated. The forest service people tell us that here in Arizona, due to the drought, we may expect a considerable increase in bear contacts as the beasts take further advantage of campers and garbage cans.
Bears seem to be on the increase everywhere, as do moose.
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all wild quadrupeds are increasing, with the exception of the grizzly, the bighorn, and the mule deer in some of its ranges. This must cause much wringing of hands amongst the bambiists, who hate the thought of anyone enjoying the proliferation of wild game. If any of the faithful are planning to sign up for Zimbabwe this year, be advised that Comrade Mugabe is in a snit. When he set about expropriating white farmers throughout the land, several nations threatened to hold up on his blood money. This fills him with rage, and while he needs your money, he does not like you on that account.