Have you seen any bears?

The last sighting of a black bear that entered Indiana from Kentucky in July was Nov. 20 in Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge north of Madison. We believe the bear found a place to hibernate at Big Oaks.

(Jefferson Proving Grown near Madison, In.)

Bears hibernate around 5 months with the possibility of emerging during winter thaws to search for food. Report bear sightings to the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife at (812) 334-1137 or dfw@dnr.IN.gov. 

Just thinking back

A few years ago A very good friend James Furiya and myself took a trip inside the Jefferson Proving Grown, now called Big Oaks. James (Jimmy) has now passed away but not forgotten, He loved as I do taking photos. He would email one of his favorites to see if I would approve. Sometimes I would crop or lighten then return it for him to approve. I miss him. Here is a photo from his collection.

This is one that I took on our Big Oak outing:

See all of my and some of his in my public photos HERE