Bears Don't Want the Summer to End Either!
Bears are still outdoors enjoying the final days of summer too so be careful!
BearWise Ways To Avoid Encountering Bears Outdoors
There are lots of simple steps you can take to discourage bears from getting into your stuff and avoid bear encounters. Teaching bears to associate cars, trails, campsites and people with food doesn’t just put a damper on your outdoor fun. It also creates unnecessary risk for you and your family and can have deadly consequences for bears. Doing your homework and taking some simple BearWise precautions now can help keep people safe and bears wild.
Lock It, Hide It Or Lose It
Stash anything you’re leaving behind securely out of sight in your locked vehicle or food storage locker. A glimpse of a cooler or a sack full of snacks or the scent of fruit-flavored chewing gum or an empty bottle of energy drink could tempt a bear to explore your vehicle while you’re out exploring its home turf. A window that’s cracked open or an open door (yes, black bears have very nimble claws and can open most unlocked vehicle doors) is an invitation to come on in and see if there’s anything good to eat. But once inside, it’s often much harder for the bear to let itself out.
