Hey Fuzzy,
You know, from what I've seen on tv, bears are pretty tough creatures when it comes to insects with stingers. I've watched them stick their heads right into that honeycomb with all the bees going after it. He/she didn't care-she just waved them off with her fuzzy little paws and kept right on eating.
Fuzzy! Don't let anyone stop you from getting your share of honey. Take the honey from them and then swat them away.
(((((((((Fuzzy))))))))