ONE OF THE GREAT JOYS of living in a mountain town or close to a wilderness area is that nature is quite literally on your doorstep. But too much nature – like a 1,200 pound grizzly bear – in your yard is alarming, can cause expensive damage to property, and is potential dangerous to you, your family and your pets.
Here are 3 simple things you can do to reduce your chances of a bear encounter at your home and in your community.
- Remember to secure attractants that bring bears into area such as bird feeders and dog food.
- Reporting any sightings and activity of bears early so that bears who are on your porch or backyard don’t end up causing property damage while trying to get into your shed where food is stored.
- Improve sight-lines on your property so that you can see bears coming (and they can see you).
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