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SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE BEAR?
¦ Bears are looking for food. If you eliminate the food source, the bears will go away. Food sources include garbage cans, bird feeders, barbecue grills, compost piles and pet food. ¦ Bears can smell food from more than a mile away. If they are rewarded with an easy meal, they learn quickly to return to the same location. ¦ Bears that are not rewarded with an easy meal direct their attention to their natural settings away from humans. ¦ Bears that become used to getting human foods may damage property. They may also lose their fear of humans and become a threat to public safety. ¦ Store trash in a secure area until the morning of pickup ¦ Don't leave uneaten pet food outside overnight. Store pet food in a secure area. ¦ Protect gardens, compost and livestock ¦ Keep barbecue grills clean ¦ Remove wildlife feeders if a bear has been seen in the area. ¦ You can also add hardware to your garbage can to make them difficult for a bear to open. If you encounter a bear, do not approach the animal. Find shelter and call 911. Do not attempt to scare off or shoot the bear. For more information on what you can do to make your home more bear resistant, log on to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at www.myfwc.com. |
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