Bears in trees are a rather common sight where I live. In the Autumn of 2015 they were everywhere and in great numbers, with several years of drought having brought them down from higher elevations to seek acorns.

Tourists would ask if there was anywhere to get 'bear pictures', I'd point at a tree with several of them.

Then, of course, I'd have to inform them that these aren't 'cute' circus bears as the tourists would gleefully run toward them with their kids in tow.

Bears

The lad in the Alberta tree stand had remarkable (and quite necessary) control and presence of mind when that bear came up for a visit.