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Tips on How to Avoid Conflict with Bears

Alaskan Brown Bear with Sockeye Salmon

Bears roaming around near habitats is a pretty common sighting during this time of the year. That being said, homeowners are reminded by officials to be aware of the damage these animals may cause to their properties. Here are some tips from DNR on how to avoid conflict with bears. Do not leave food from… Read More…

How to Stay Safe During a Bear Sighting

Bear in forest

Bears usually look for food in preparation for winter hibernation during later summer and early fall. And because there were recent bears spotted in various northwest campuses, everyone should be familiar with bear safety tips. Donā€™t feed the bears nor put out food for other animals that will attract bears. Donā€™t fill the bird feeders… Read More…

Black Bear Safety Tips

A wild black bear

With the recent black bear sightings in Concord, residents are reminded of what they should do if they see one. Here are some safety tips to put in mind in case you encounter a black bear near your area. Stay calm and immediately contact the police. Leave the bear along and donā€™t try to track… Read More…

Ways to Avoid Conflict with Bears

In Wisconsin, homeowners are encouraged to take precautions the moment hungry bears start to emerge from their duns in order to avoid conflict with them. While these wild animals donā€™t normally come into conflict with humans, they can quickly learn to associate with people. Here are some tips on how to avoid conflict with black… Read More…

Animals Tips from a Bear Expert

According to Ellie Archer, director of community outreach with the Get Bear Smart Society, being bear smart requires sensitivity to wildlife and taking responsibility for oneā€™s actions. Here are some practical tips on how people can become bear smart in their own ways. Secure your garbage. Clean up all animal attractants in your backyard such… Read More…

Things You Ought to Know About Bears

There are eight species of bear around the world including the brown bear, the North American black bear, the Asiatic black bear, the giant panda, the sun bear, the polar bear, the sloth bear and the spectacled bear. From polar bears, which are considered the largest land predators on earth, to the sloth bears, known… Read More…

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