Fed Bears

 Way up north, near Orr, Minnesota, some well intentioned folks feed bears on their property.  I guess they like wildlife, and they probably think they are doing good.  Volunteers come from all over the country for the privilege of handing out free meals to bears, and they collect lots of free chow from restaurants and grocery stores in the area.  It probably started out slowly, with a solitary bear, or two, but word got around, and more bears jumped on the gravy train.

 These bears aren't out doing bear-y things during the day.   They stick closeby, waiting for their benefactors to bring out the goodies, which include lots of donuts and other fried foods.  You have to wonder if they could ever go back to living on their own, like a real bear.

 The volunteers have to be careful, because these bears can be surly and impatient while they wait for their daily rations.  Feeding stations have to be spaced out to avoid fights between the recipients while they chow down on the freebies.

 It's a whole new world, and the bears probably don't give a thought to digging grubs, eating berries, and other old fashioned, difficult things.

Yup, it's a pretty good life, having all your needs handed to you.