I haven't seen a bear this season, but I know they're around. I've stayed out of the bush for the most part this fall so I don't run into one. It's a little scary when they venture too far out of the forest. I always worry that they'll get into trouble. Hopefully it'll keep to the woods and stay out of your yard. It's so important for us humans to find ways to live in harmony with wildlife... but that also means we can't take over too much of their habitat. Tricky business, that. Glad you're okay and that the bear cleared out.