- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Six at-home BearWise basics
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Game Management Section
Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Wildlife Resources Division - Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Wildlife Resources Division
- Date of Original:
- 2020
- Subject:
- Black bear--Georgia
Wildlife management--Georgia
Human-bear encounters--Georgia--Prevention - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Guide to bear encounters in Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- OCLC 1247940764
NZ MMS ID 9922378640302931
Call Number N200.G2 M1 2020 B4 - Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bn200-pg2-bm1-b2020-bb4-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bn200-pg2-bm1-b2020-bb4-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Be BearWise
Be BearWise
AT HOME
Six At-Home BearWise Basics
Never Feed or Approach Bears
Intentionally feeding bears or allowing them to find anything that smells or tastes like food teaches bears to approach homes and people looking for more. Bears will defend themselves if a person gets too close, so don't risk your safety and theirs!
Secure Food, Garbage and Recycling
Food and food odors attract bears, so don't reward them with easily available food, liquids or garbage.
Remove Bird Feeders When Bears Are Active
Birdseed and grains have lots of calories, so they're very attractive to bears. Removing feeders is the best way to avoid creating conflicts with bears.
Never Leave Pet Food Outdoors
Feed pets indoors when possible. If you must feed pets outside, feed in single portions and remove food and bowls after feeding. Store pet food where bears can't see or smell it.
Clean & Store Grills
Clean grills after each use and make sure that all grease, fat and food particles are removed. Store clean grills and smokers in a secure area that keeps bears out.
Alert Neighbors to Bear Activity
See bears in the area or evidence of bear activity? Tell your neighbors and share information on how to avoid bear conflicts. Bears have adapted to living near people; now it's up to us to adapt to living near bears.
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