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About Black Bears
Meet the Black Bear
Black Bear or Grizzly Bear?
BearWise Basics
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Never Feed or Approach Bears
Secure Food, Garbage and Recycling
Remove Bird Feeders When Bears are Active
Never Leave Pet Food Outdoors
Clean and Store Grills
Alert Neighbors to Bear Activity
Keep Bears Out
Electric Fencing
Bear-Resistant Containers, Barriers, Deterrents
Chickens, Poultry
Livestock, Bees, Crops, Orchards
Why and How to Safely Haze a Bear
At-Home BearWise Basics
Bear Safety Tips
Bear Encounters
Dogs and Bears
Bear Spray
Scare the Bear
Backcountry Food Storage & Safety Tips
Hike, Camp, Fish Safely
Vacation Tips
Tips for Hunters
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The Bear Facts
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About Black Bears
Meet the Black Bear
Black Bear or Grizzly Bear?
BearWise Basics
Outdoor Basics
At Home Basics
Never Feed or Approach Bears
Secure Food, Garbage and Recycling
Remove Bird Feeders When Bears are Active
Never Leave Pet Food Outdoors
Clean and Store Grills
Alert Neighbors to Bear Activity
Keep Bears Out
Electric Fencing
Bear-Resistant Containers, Barriers, Deterrents
Chickens, Poultry
Livestock, Bees, Crops, Orchards
Why and How to Safely Haze a Bear
At-Home BearWise Basics
Bear Safety Tips
Bear Encounters
Dogs and Bears
Bear Spray
Scare the Bear
Backcountry Food Storage & Safety Tips
Hike, Camp, Fish Safely
Vacation Tips
Tips for Hunters
BearWise Resources
Store / Outreach Materials
Fact Sheets, Checklists, Posters
Safety Cards, Door Hangers, Coasters
Magnets, Stickers, Whistles & More
Kids’ Corner
Apparel & Gear
Books, Kits, Guides
Banners, Signs
Ideas for Using BearWise Stuff
Article Bank
Be BearWise at Home
Be BearWise Outdoors
The Bear Facts
BearWise In The News
For HOAs / Communities
Action Plan for Communities
Effective Bear Ordinances
Join our email list
Archive of E-News
BearWise State Wildlife Agencies
Communication Guide
Press Room