In areas with significant bear problems, there may be permanent food hanging stands or containers provided by the park. Hang up all food (except unopened canned food), pots, pans, cups, bowls, ...

The bear-proof boxes are manufactured steel bins that lock to keep bears from accessing the inside. Each box costs about $1,300, Steva said, and they are manufactured locally in Rexburg ...

And so, I’m hopeful that that will survive it. And that we’ll be able to get some dollars down there for them to begin this bear-proof garbage can program.” ...

About a third of the way through spring, New Jersey's black bears have emerged from their dens. As the bears make their way back into New Jersey neighborhoods, the state Department of ...

That box is secure, Spitzer said, adding that the proof is the scratch marks from multiple bear attempts to break into it. While there have been several bear reports in unincorporated Eagle County, ...

It's a good reminder that we share our home with these wondrous creatures and we need to bear-proof to deter them and prevent more serious bear-human conflicts." While the employees at the ...

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