Submitted by FeedTheOx t3_yl7cq3 in nottheonion
Chasman1965 t1_iux5dsc wrote
It's a pretty good idea. Associate humans with negative things, and they will avoid humans. This is the exact opposite of feeding them.
Amiiboid t1_iux9xw6 wrote
My state department of environmental protection recommends shooting bears in residential areas with paintballs for the same reason. It’s harmless but annoying, so they will go someplace less annoying.
the_clash_is_back t1_iuxpf6w wrote
Its like shining a spot light on the meth head that’s pooping in your lane way. Harmless, annoys them, they poop on the next street over
Kinker_01 t1_iv0oo7f wrote
lmao
semiomni t1_iuxsg5z wrote
And the end result of them becoming too comfortable around humans is them being put down, which makes a few paintballs seem a lot more merciful.
Altruistic-Goose5114 t1_iuyate1 wrote
Somehow I feel like that's going to lead to a lot of bear maulings.
Severe-Cookie693 t1_iuye2wy wrote
That would be a novel turn of events.
Gyoza-shishou t1_iuzpvkw wrote
Wouldn't we just be redoing dogs anyway if we keep feeding them? I don't see the harm in that?
Snizl t1_iv0d403 wrote
Well there is a reason most civilized countries are pretty keen on not having stray dogs around.
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