Black Bear Near Stockton

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Updated: 10:32 AM Sep 4, 2009 Black Bear Near Stockton A Stockton man snapped this picture of a black bear this afternoon, just north of town near Chelsea Road & Illinois Route 78. Earlier, the Jo Daviess County Sheriff warned residents to be cautious. Posted: 3:22 PM Jun 18, 2009

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A Stockton man snapped this picture of a black bear this afternoon, just north of town near Chelsea Road & Illinois Route 78. Earlier, the Jo Daviess County Sheriff warned residents to be cautious.

Kevin Pierce says some friends called him and said they saw the bear moving toward his house, so he grabbed his camera. He was able to snap several pictures of the bear in this tree.

You can find more of Kevin's pictures of the bear, under "Andy & Aaron" and then "Pix & Flix" section of wifr.com.

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Posted by: Glen Location: U P on Jun 29, 2009 at 09:12 PM

The DNR should put a tracking collar on it and keep track of it's wonderings. That way farmers would be warned of it's location and keep new born livestock safe. Care should be taken when you hear a clunk of a garbage can at night - it might not be a coon. Be glad it's just a bear, not a pack of wolves.

Posted by: Debora Sue Atkinson Location: United States on Jun 24, 2009 at 12:49 AM

Stockton? How close is that to Belvidere? What ever anybody does Please do not bother it. and DO NOT SHOOT IT. THEY BELONG TO THIS WORLD LIKE WE DO!!!!!

Posted by: Sheila Location: South Beloit on Jun 22, 2009 at 07:24 PM

Fantastic pictures Kevin! I always keep my camera handy & I know you must have been thrilled to get these.

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