Bear Sightings

There's a good article about bear sightings in the Ozarks, which includes what NOT to do when you're in an area that has them.
Feeding bears or trying to attract them ultimately causes problems for people and usually tragically for the bears, who get used to people and wander into urban areas where they will most likely be killed. "Please Don't Feed the Bears" isn't just a cute decorative sign to hang around your house.

http://www.bransondailynews.com/story.php?storyID=12534