re: Since bears have been in the news lately. Have you ever seen one

A tagged black bear took up residence in our backyard in Missoula for awhile. He'd climb a tree and hiss at me on my own deck.

Been up close and personal with grizzlies in Glacier backcountry. Walked up on a young adult male eating service berries right off the trail. He just looked at me and carried about his business while I wet myself.

Black bears everywhere around us in Upstate SC. See them ave once a week
They generally DGAF.