Smoke73, I was just enquiring if a large black bear is more likely to be a threat to humans. If it is a size thing, ie black bear are usually smaller. Or if it is a temperament and food source thing.

But I also realised a long time ago, that eg for cape buffalo, every hunter fears a charge, but also subliminally desires one. Just one with a heroic successful ending.

Sales of hunts increase after reports of a death, not decrease. Same with big nasty bears is my guess.

Gentlemen, thanks for the comments. All very interesting.