Bear Fence Question

[Stumpy]

Hello All,

I have heard about people using an electronic fence to help protect against bears. Is this just a version of the cattle fence? Solar powered and set up in a perimeter to give a jolt to deter a visit? One strand, two strand, three strand? Highest voltage available? Anyone with experience?

Thanks,

Sean

[ugashikrobert]

I've tried all the fireworks, explosives, and firearms and the only nonfatal thing I've found that works is a good stout electric fence. I tried several of the small electric fence models but this is the one that works for me:
www.jefferslivestock.com/ssc/product.asp?CID=2&mscssid=7CEGA9JXQMR79L3TNNSS1BLSUNC69HB9&pf_id=17207&cmkw=Mag-12-UO

I used the yellow plastic insulators on regular metal fence posts with a single strand of the wire from the catalog. Although they are advertised as waterproof I mounted it inside. I used a single 10' 5/8" copper ground rod driven under the moisture laden eve of the building. A good ground is key. Also try to mount the single strand so you can hit the damp nose of the growler. The last it worked I was sleeping inside the house about 100' feet away and the commotion was enough to wake me up. The only non-fatal method I know that has no repeat offenders.

[Stumpy]

Thanks. I appreciate you helping to school a newbie.

That sounds like a good explanation.

Sean

[pipedreams]

They actually work real well on moose too.............no electric fence, no garden.....or at least no harvest. A good ground IS essential.

[spirit]

Thanks for sharing with us! Spirit

[Chuck]

I'm kind of partial to my 7mm keeps the bears out of your yard and the freezer full.