Man bears are not only curious but so distructive!!! No matter what i do at my bear bait to hide my cameras and keep them scent free, i end up with snout pics, ear pics paw pics, they just can't leave them alone. Hey have recomended a couple of time on the forum, get yourself the camlock box for this camera for about $40 and your problem will be solved forever, now have one for every camera i have and absolutely love them