John Emmett asked about bear proofing his orchard.
I belong to the North Central Beekeepers Association and many of our
members keep bears out of their hives with electric fencing. It is quite
effective! The electricity is powered with a solar panel connected to a
twelve volt battery for back-up.
Jim Fruth
Brambleberry Fruit Farm
4002 Davis Street
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
1-218-831-7018 (My Cell)