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BLACK BEARS are beautiful native wildlife, but we must not welcome them into our neighborhoods for our safety and theirs. They most often come for food and garbage cans may be a draw, so they should be secured and preferably kept indoors.
Bears may come closer to humans in times of drought and when natural food sources are scarce. It is important with the Black Bear to let them know that they are not welcome.
If a bear does not find a food source and is not welcomed, chances are they will move on. If this is a neighborhood, you will want to assure neighbors are not providing food and are loudly making the bear unwelcome in YOUR territory. It is not mean to deter them, it is saving their lives.
THERE IS NO RELOCATION OF BEARS IN CALIFORNIA. If a bear becomes a nuisance, it is trapped and killed. Black bears are generally docile and can be easily chased off, but be sure they have an unobstructed escape route.
PREVENT BEAR VISITS
* install electric fencing
* Rinse garbage cans with a bleach solution and keep them inside
* Keep all pet food indoors
* Pull bird feeders and suet inside
* Keep recyclables and garbage inside until the morning of trash pick up
* Fortify doors preferably opening outwards and lock windows
* Bears climb, so don't forget the second floor access
* Make noise to protect your territory, utilize pan lids, signal horns, etc.
* Block access to hibernation sites such as under decks, houses and sheds
* Notify neighbors to deter the bear also
Being kind to bears means keeping them at a distance. Please call for advice 209-283-3245 and thank- you for caring for our wildlife neighbors.
Bears may come closer to humans in times of drought and when natural food sources are scarce. It is important with the Black Bear to let them know that they are not welcome.
If a bear does not find a food source and is not welcomed, chances are they will move on. If this is a neighborhood, you will want to assure neighbors are not providing food and are loudly making the bear unwelcome in YOUR territory. It is not mean to deter them, it is saving their lives.
THERE IS NO RELOCATION OF BEARS IN CALIFORNIA. If a bear becomes a nuisance, it is trapped and killed. Black bears are generally docile and can be easily chased off, but be sure they have an unobstructed escape route.
PREVENT BEAR VISITS
* install electric fencing
* Rinse garbage cans with a bleach solution and keep them inside
* Keep all pet food indoors
* Pull bird feeders and suet inside
* Keep recyclables and garbage inside until the morning of trash pick up
* Fortify doors preferably opening outwards and lock windows
* Bears climb, so don't forget the second floor access
* Make noise to protect your territory, utilize pan lids, signal horns, etc.
* Block access to hibernation sites such as under decks, houses and sheds
* Notify neighbors to deter the bear also
Being kind to bears means keeping them at a distance. Please call for advice 209-283-3245 and thank- you for caring for our wildlife neighbors.