Family lived in a suburban area with black bear. They appeared to sometimes challenge us for territory as they would leave scat in the center of the front lawn. Bear scat is unmistakable.

When they're too comfortable around humans, it's a dangerous situation and unfortunately requires open carrying a .357 or 5.7 outside. Animal control won't relocate them until they cause a problem. If someone won't defend their family's or their own life, that's their responsibility and lack of preparedness.