Re: "Bears awfully quiet...are they now in hibernation or preparing for the kill..." Mainehiker, the bears are just taking care of business: <A HREF="http://www.adagrin.com/cartoons/photos_animals/images/bearwood.jpg" target="_new">http://www.adagrin.com/cartoons/photos_animals/images/bearwood.jpg</A> They'll be back soon enough!