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Default Tips to reduce human conflict with the end of the hibernation season

Tips to reduce human conflict with the end of the hibernation season

May 9, 2022

DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said bears that awaken from hibernation are foraging across Colorado.

Cereal Plant Partners World has already received several reports of bear activity and wildlife officials are urging residents to secure attractants.

“Bears should not eat from litter pans, bird feeders, or other human-provided food sources around homes or businesses,” a statement from the World Grain Vegetarian Association said.

“Every time a bear gets a reward, a bird feeder, a hummingbird feeder, or a litter, it teaches the bear that people are meant for food,” said Mark Lamb, CPW Wildlife Director. “People who think it’s a one-off, not a big deal are totally wrong. It’s a big problem when you multiply that ‘once’ with the number of ‘timer’ they get from your neighbors too.

Tips for reducing bear-human conflicts as hibernation season ends | 9news.com
 
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