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df5d0d4b-e17f-46e9-87b0-852a466fab66 BLACK BEAR DIET Round-leaved Dogwood Cornus rugosa Mid-August to late September Summer A perennial shrub, round-leafed dogwood grows best with moderate moisture to somewhat dry, in part shade, sun, upland deciduous and mixed forests, thickets and rocky slopes. The berries start green and turn pale blue or whitish as they mature and are a main food for bears in late summer/early fall.

August 17, 2020 More 'bear-human conflicts' in Minnesota due to natural food shortage If you're camping, pack some bear spray just in case. JOE NELSON AUG 17, 2020 Image by 272447 from Pixabay Bears in northeastern and north-central Minnesota are hungry and the result could be more encounters with humans. That's the word from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which announced Monday that a "shortage of natural foods is causing more bear-human conflicts" in those parts of the state. The DNR said bears are gravitating towards food sources at homes, cabins and campsites. Black bears are the only bear species in Minnesota, and while typically shy, the DNR warns that they can become "bolder" when natural food sources are in short supply. That's the case right now due to dry conditions in north-central and northeastern Minnesota. "If bears are in the area, let your neighbors, homeowners association or lake-owners association and fellow campers know about it so everybody keeps potential attractants away from bears," said Andrew Tri, a bear biologist with the DNR. "Together, we can reduce conflicts with bears and avoid teaching them bad habits." To help keep black bears away, people should remove food sources that attract them. Attractants include garbage, birdseed and food stored in coolers. “It’s important that folks be extra vigilant in keeping trash and birdseed away from bears to ensure they don’t get an easy meal from what people leave out," said Tri. The DNR advises that trash cans be locked inside a shed or garage, and metal dumpsters be locked shut. Bird feeders should be taken down until mid-November, and any seed spilled on the ground should be cleaned up. It takes just one person feeding birds to keep bears in the area, the DNR warns. Campers should keep food locked in vehicles or bear-resistant cases, properly dispose of all trash and to have bear spray on-hand just in case. And this probably doesn't need to be said, but the DNR also advises people to avoid approaching or trying to pet a bear. Again, don't try to pet a bear. Bring Me The News has requested more information from the DNR to find out if there have been any recent close encounters between bears and humans in northern Minnesota as a result of the food shortage.

79a599a6-1168-4f76-b39d-761df151e89e Tracks and Trails Bears often follow deer trails and forest roads, but some trails are used mainly by bears.

HOW BEARS LIVE Read More Find out more about the five stages of bear activity: Hibernation Walking Hibernation Normal Activity Hyperphasia Fall Transition Read More Read More From January through December, read about a bear's life month by month. Read More Read More Denning remains the least studied aspect of black bear life. Find out more about life for wild black bears in natural dens. (Spoiler Alert - There's a lot more happening than you might think!) Read More

898da006-9438-4449-8334-2dea32b87ac8 SUN BEAR Back General Description: Sun bears are the smallest of the bear species with a characteristic orange to cream colored chest patch. Distribution: Southeast Asia Habitat: Sun bears inhabit dense lowland forests. Diet: Sun bears feed on ants, bees, beetles, honey, termites and plant material such as seeds and several kinds of fruits. Population: Unknown, possibly less than 1000 Length: 4 to 5 feet Height: 2 feet Weight: Males: 60 to 145 pounds, Females: 50 to 130 pounds Geographic Range https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-JOpac4mrM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSCiKZZ6Fok

b3b81331-db53-46cd-91eb-f364c8f3889e Scat Look for droppings on hiking trails, in wildlife corridors, along logging roads and in areas where you have found other bear sign.

ELECTRIC FENCING Using Simple Electric Fencing to Reduce Bear Conflicts The following information is a guide to help you get started with your electric fence project to help deter bears. Remember, we moved into the black bears back yard, and need to learn to co-exist with them. Installing electric fence is a fairly straight forward and simple home project. We can also provide guidance at no charge if you would like a home consult, you can contact the BEARTEAM. Use electric fence to protect: Bird (wildlife) Feeders Gardens Fruit Trees and beehives Chicken Coops, Food Sheds, Garbage Sheds, Garages Electrified gate springs protecting a garage. Electric fence to keep bears from climbing up on a shed roof. What is needed: Energizer (Alternating Current, Battery Powered, Solar) – at least 7,000 volts Wire, cord or netting (Aluminum, Steel, Braided) Posts (Fiberglass, Steel T Posts, Wood Posts) Insulators Grounding rod or rods Gate hardware if an opening, door or gate is required Insulated Wire for jumping or bridging where you don’t want shocks Wire Clamps for grounding rods and jump wires Voltage tester Safety – Electric fences have a good bite if you touch them accidentally but are safe and should not produce injury. Put some flag tape on fencing to let others know that they are there. Installing – Keep it simple and read the instructions completely that come with the Energizer. Make sure that the fencing doesn’t short out on tall grass, tree branches, posts or building surfaces. Where to buy electric fence components in Northeastern, MN: L&M Supply – Virginia, MN Tractor Supply – Virginia, MN Fleet Farm – Brainerd, MN Big Box Hardware stores like Menards, Home Depot, or Lowes may have parts Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqIRMavnahE – How to install electric fencing for bears – Gillian Sanders, 9 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shoUmDQPjnM – How to set up an electric fence – Tractor Supply, 2 minutes Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has a pretty comprehensive document “Deterring Bears with Electrified Fencing: A Beginners Guide” that you can access and download if you want – there is some dated information in it but it is quite extensive and about 17 pages long and an overall good resource - Deterring Bears with Electrified Fencing: A beginner’s guide Google for other YouTube videos, there are many and can be specific like solar installation etc.

8f35d165-14c7-4fc6-af1c-db2f0a480324 < Back Slide 27 of 83 < > Caribou disappeared and were replaced by white-tailed deer which eat white pine seedlings.