mule deer, black bears and cougars frequent my backyard on a regular basis , as do the odd moose in winter time.
Had to repair the fences on both sides of the property from a big blackie coming thru a couple weeks ago. crushed the wire fence on one side when he entered and took out a 6 foot section of the high wooden fence on the other side. My neighbors apple tree was the real victim though.... damn bear musta been up in that tree all night and ripped the hell out of it LOL
I have been letting the dogs (rottweillers) clear the yard before I head out there in the mornings and evenings lately as spring and fall bring the cats and bears around.