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22120a29-ec3b-4c71-881d-325d97041f44 < Back Slide 14 of 83 < > This continues even today.

30ccf2ab-9776-4e02-b5dd-394bc5eb714a BLACK BEAR DIET Snowflea . April Late Winter Snowfleas, also known as springtails, are not actually fleas and are found in masses under the leaf litter at this time of year. Bears gently rake away the top layer of leaf litter and lick up the snowfleas.

70d0b7b0-701e-4a19-9a75-4d461a885848 < Back Eating Icicles Mothers also ate icicles to get water. Previous Next

5070e881-b155-487b-b39e-cf2d1903324e < Back Licking the Cubs Dry Mothers immediately lick the birthing fluids off each cub and warm it. Previous Next

14496b45-9302-4efa-b055-e3498dedf4cd < Back Play Between Mothers and Yearlings In fact, all family members played, including this mother with yearlings. The way they expended energy on play when they had no food made us think how important play is to family relations. Previous Next

901363e8-ab97-4d4e-a79f-450b5fc63254 < Back Slide 79 of 83 < > They provide habitat for uncommon mosses, rare fungi, salamanders, red-bellied snakes, insects, mice, and a variety of other animals. As the log begins to crumble into the forest floor it gives a final gift to the forest. It becomes the best place for a new white pine to take root. The dead white pine nourishes a new forest giant to take its place.

680bb8e8-6c1c-4781-a691-c4fc1185ee59 BLACK BEAR DIET Mountain Ash Sorbus spp. September after 1st frost Autumn A small tree/bush native to northern Minnesota. It is found growing in part shade, full sun, moist areas, cool forest, swamps stream banks, forest edges, rocky shores and bluffs. Fruit is a cluster of bright red berries that matures in late summer and persist through winter. Berries are often eaten by black bears after the first frost which makes them sweeter.

DVDS TO BORROW Bearwalker of the Northwoods October 28, 2009 Myths about black bears have been around since recorded time. Even today, misunderstandings persist. Dr. Lynn Rogers uses trust instead of traps and tranquilizers to enter the world of wild black bears. See black bears as they have never before been filmed, in this riveting 1-hour documentary from the makers of Planet Earth. ‘Bearwalker of the Northwoods’ continues to change people’s attitudes about black bears forever. Humor, charm, beauty, and tears in equal measure. A BBC/Ted Oakes wide-screen film. A world television event. NTSC format to play in North America. Minutes: 60 The Man Who Walks With Bears February 1, 2001 Shown on Animal Planet, “Dr. Lynn Rogers is…The Man Who Walks with Bears.” Myths about black bears have been around since recorded time. Are these giants dangerous or timid? Find out, as Dr. Lynn Rogers, for the first time puts trust into the black bear equation in this movie. Never before seen footage and new information is revealed in this riveting documentary from Director Doug Hajicek of “Mysterious Encounters”. Narrated by Mark Hamill. Minutes: 50 The Bear Family and Me January 3, 2011 In this absorbing series, renowned wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan learns how to “walk with bears” with Lynn Rogers, a pioneering biologist, to get as close as can be to these often fearsome beasts. Over the course of a year, the pair follow cheeky young bear Lily, her mother June and their new cubs as they emerge from hibernation in the Minnesota Northwoods. The rewards are huge as Gordon gains the trust of Lily and June and captures the emerging personalities of individual cubs to give a captivating insight into the life of the black bear. Minutes: 150

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THE CHALLENGES OF GARDENING IN BEAR COUNTRY Planting Potted Plants and Flowers Living in black bear country is an amazing experience, but it can present challenges if you enjoy potted plants and flowers in your yard. You may have noticed that the curiosity factor of black bears, especially the younger ones, can be detrimental to the plants. After spending a lot of time observing bears, we have seen that they hone in on and “check out” anything that is different and new in their world (yes, our yards are part of their world). One long time Eagles Nest resident knew there had to be a peaceful resolution where she could have her flowers and still enjoy the sight of bears cruising through her yard. After many years and many trials she figured out a workable solution. Here it is: Two weeks or so before you are going to plant, put out empty planters and pots where you eventually want them to be with plants in them. In that two weeks, let the bears play with the empty planters. Since they will be the “new” and “fun” additions to your yard, it will most likely happen. Eventually, when they are no longer new and the fascination with them has worn off, they will ignore them. This is when you plant your flowers and the bears will have moved on to the next new curiosities in their world. Garden Hoses There is just something about a garden hose that black bears find irresistible. However after bear play they are less effective as a traditional hose and become more of a soaker hose. Bear teeth easily puncture standard rubber hoses. If you value your garden hoses stow them in a shed or garage after use. Bear at play with a garden hose Apr 17, 2019 Friendly Bear Becomes a Gardener Aug 20, 2021 The BearTeam will be testing variations of garden hoses which, while more expensive than a traditional garden hose, may hold up to bear handling. We'll let you know. Send us solutions that have worked for you! Perhaps you have found a solution that has helped you co-exist with black bears. Use our Contact Form to send us your ideas.

e1335d00-5e3d-4741-a4c4-ee137fda2b10 < Back Slide 61 of 83 < > Both were components of Minnesota's presettlement forests and both are important to wildlife.

a38684cc-e541-4b44-9d5d-2830d876755b < Back Slide 9 of 83 < > The rush to cut white pines started on the Atlantic Coast.