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These are pretty good permanent fences. We get some supplies from the state and buy even more ourselves because I’m so anal about them. Probably close to $1,500 goes into each fence. We have about 15 fences in different areas. The entire fence IS electrified and usually keeps bears out unless...

Holy cow! Really appreciate all the great ideas. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) the bear hasn’t returned in 4 or 5 days. We have a few bear problems most years though but this one was just extra bad. If I buy a spot light or thermal scope I’ll be able to use it almost yearly. Anyway...

So, here’s the deal, I’m a commercial beekeeper with hundreds of beehives in the mountains. We spend a lot of time and money building electric fences to keep bears away from our bees. Unfortunately, now and then, we get bears that don’t care if they get shocked and go right through the fence and...