Also, bears that become overly aggressive are moved into the backcountry, which is open to hunting. Tame bears make easy targets for hunters. Although there is no one best place to see bears in the Park, Cades Cove and the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail are among the best spots to look. Bears are most active early in the morning and late in the evening. Only when between a mother and her cubs, or when dealing with a hungry, human-fed bear are they dangerous.
Bears are excellent climbers, so climbing a tree is ineffective.
Playing dead does not work either, since dead animals are part of the black bears' diet. However, few dangerous bear situations occur. However, the last known wolf of any species in the vicinity of the Park was killed in 1905. The reintroduction program began in early 1991 with two red wolf pairs which were brought to acclimation pens in the Park. After experimental releases, the wolves were monitored by park service officials and U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologists.