My hunting partner is terrified of the dark, I have to about hold his hand going to a stand, it's quite a shame. I don't worry about bobcats and coyotes. If they want a piece then they can just bring it. Bears now...during last bow season while walking back to my truck in pitch darkness a blackbear decided to come crashing onto the trail right infront of me. It's the only time I remember intentionally throwing my Hoyt to the ground and I bet I could have made Billy Bonnie proud with how fast I had my SAA drew out and hammer rolled back. Luckily it took off after figuring out what I was. I jumped another on one of the mountains I hunt shortly after that incident which was funny as crap. Me or the bear didn't know each other was there until about 20 yards away. He jumped up and slipped and rolled/tumbled about 50 yards down a steep mountainside before getting his composure. I've only been scared one time though where I couldn't figure out what had scared me. Something made this horrible yawning schreek sound when I was checking traps late on night that I can't place to the mouth of any native wildlife.