North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Issues Warning About Bears
July 1, 2009
With this past weekend’s excitement in Durham about the bear and the bear (probably the same one) getting struck on I 85 NCWRC issued some advice today.
Residents can prevent conflicts with black bears by:
• Not approaching or following a bear when one is sighted. Instead, tell your neighbors and keep a adequate distance away from the animal. Unless fed, the bear will leave the area.
• Securing bags of trash inside cans stored in a garage, basement or other secure area, and placing outside as late as possible on trash pick-up days – not the night before.
• Purchasing bear-proof garbage cans or bear-proof your existing garbage container by outfitting it with a secure latching system.
• Discontinuing feeding wild birds during spring and summer, even with feeders advertised as “bear proof.” Bears can still be attracted to seed that spills on the ground.
• Avoiding “free-feeding” pets outdoors. If you must feed pets outdoors, make sure all food is consumed and empty bowls are removed.
• Cleaning all food and grease from barbecue grills after each use. Bears are attracted to the food odors and may investigate.
Some good advice for all of us to keep in mind.
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