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Is the original question referring to danger due to wildlife or people? I haven't heard of any bears applying for gun permits, but homeless numbers in the USA are on the rise and the disenfranchised are getting creative. Around 80% of homeless suffer from drug addition and 100% have mental health issues. Has anyone thought about creating a trail maintenance rehabilitation program for the homeless who are using shelters as squatter-like temporary housing to help them reintergrate?
Your numbers seem quite high. I call BS on the 100%.