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COEXISTING WITH BLACK BEARS

Diversionary Feeding

Can food lead bears out of trouble?

Diversionary Feeding

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What should I do if I see a bear?

What should I do if there is a black bear in my yard? Understanding what attracts black bears and what you can do about it

What should I do if I see a bear?

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To Feed or Not to Feed

Consequences of feeding black bears?

To Feed or Not to Feed

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Bears, birds and wildlife feeding

Strategies for those who love to attract avian and other sorts of visitors

Bears, birds and wildlife feeding

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Securing Trash Cans

Simple straps can make your garbage can wildlife resistant

Securing Trash Cans

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Electric Fencing

A simple setup can be effective wildlife deterrent

Electric Fencing

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The Challenges of Gardening in Bear Country

Bears often thwart our gardening efforts

The Challenges of Gardening in Bear Country

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Pepper Spray Q&A

Learn more about capsaicin sprays and how they work

Pepper Spray Q&A

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Do bears and dogs mix?

Learn how uncontrolled dogs can be unsafe

Do bears and dogs mix?

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Bear Resistant Food Storage

DNT - Forest Service imposes new food storage rules in Boundary Waters

Bear Resistant Food Storage

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