The heavy-duty chain-link fencing as recommended by a pervious poster is a good alternative, but it is not without its own unique problems. I have seen black bears roll over a large dog kennel type bee enclosure that was perhaps 15 X 15 feet wide. After a remedy was made to secure the enclosure to the ground, I saw evidence that bears were pulling back the heavy wire fence in some places, reaching inside and tipping hives. A bear did eventually gain entry by pulling back the fence enough to squeeze through, and caused damage to hives. Perhaps, a wire cage may work, but IMO would require routine; perhaps weekly inspection of the enclosure. Joe **************************************************** * General Information About BEE-L is available at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/default.htm * ****************************************************