Bears and people both eat a pretty wide range of things. And, bears seem to have noticed that they like a lot of what we eat, beyond just what you might bring along while Yellowstone camping. If you live in or near bear country, you may encounter a hungry bear in your backyard, especially when young bears first leave their mothers, or when bears of any age are fattening up for the winter. Moms with young may also be in search of food. Remember … [Read more...]
Black Bears and Backyard Food Conflicts
Bears… what’s not to love about them? They’re amazing, intelligent, and charismatic. Bear moms are wonderful parents. Bear cubs are absurdly adorable. But, bears can also be a challenge for homeowners in some areas. Usually the conflicts occur when they’re attracted to foods found in the yard. They get into gardens, pet food, birdfeeders, grills, compost piles, and garbage cans, creating a mess and damaging things. Not surprisingly, complaints … [Read more...]