CLARE -- Four St. Lawrence County men brought down three bears on the first day of early bear season.

The bears were shot Saturday at Denny Warren’s cabin while the bears were feeding on black cherries.

Pictured, from left to right, are Pat Warren, Denny Warren, Paul MacKay and Dean Fountain. Pat Warren, Paul MacKay and Dean Fountain are all residents of Russell, while Denny Warren is a resident of Degrasse.