RE: Charged by black bear!
The bear episode was in Monticello NY - (Sullivan County.) In all respects, only 90 minutes from NYC. Just to clarify, the DEC took 2 pics with me, my buddy, & the bear, "at the scene", with their camera. I'm still waiting for the pics. I know their their pretty busy right now, so I'll give them a little time to send them. Thanks for the responses. I was waiting for some reponses of could've, should've, would've. I'll try to get back out 1 more time.