This is an unusual bear year; more bears, more cubs, more destruction to personal and commercial property. We’re afraid. Walking in town is risky without an air horn or bear spray. Trails are often iffy due to bear kills.
I think Haines can do better coping with the bears. The Haines Borough should hire someone to assist the community to proactively and safely live with bears.
I spend a lot of time working at a…

