Recently on the news the announcement we have all been waiting for was made.
No not about Brittany or Dancing with the Stars but bears are coming out of hibernation.
In Colorado alone there are 8,000-12,000 black bears that will be waking up from their hibernation and GUESS WHAT they are all looking for food-YOUR FOOD.
This annual event is greeted this year with more attention than usual because of the heavy snow pack in the mountains which will effectively prevent the bears from most of their normal food sources.
Wild life officials point out that when bears are hungry they are more aggressive than normal-SO BEWARE.
As the bears come out of the mountains looking for food they will pick the easiest sources first.
Dumpsters, trash cans, pet food in the backyard; even bird feeders are prime pickins for bears.
Black bears are notoriously curious and less aggressive than browns or grizzlies.
They are however extremely motivated by food.
It is their very keen sense of smell that draws them to food out in the wilderness or in your backyard.
So think about these things that may draw bears to your backyard.
The one that is most overlooked is the family bbq grill which is usually not cleaned very well and reeking of old food smells.
They are normally afraid of confrontation unless threatened or protecting their cubs.
The sound of barking dogs is enough to scare them away.
It is this same keen sense of smell that makes bear pepper spray so effective.
Never purposely confront a bear.
Be extremely cautious around bears.
They are very quick despite their lumbering appearance.
If you are in bear territory it may not be a bad idea to have some bear spray around Bear pepper spray is an effective deterrent in reducing injuries from bear attacks both to the bears and humans.
Just remember that wind, rain, even temperatures can affect the spray and its' effectiveness.
If you follow these tips you can avoid a nasty bear encounter and keep bears out of your back yard.
No not about Brittany or Dancing with the Stars but bears are coming out of hibernation.
In Colorado alone there are 8,000-12,000 black bears that will be waking up from their hibernation and GUESS WHAT they are all looking for food-YOUR FOOD.
This annual event is greeted this year with more attention than usual because of the heavy snow pack in the mountains which will effectively prevent the bears from most of their normal food sources.
Wild life officials point out that when bears are hungry they are more aggressive than normal-SO BEWARE.
As the bears come out of the mountains looking for food they will pick the easiest sources first.
Dumpsters, trash cans, pet food in the backyard; even bird feeders are prime pickins for bears.
Black bears are notoriously curious and less aggressive than browns or grizzlies.
They are however extremely motivated by food.
It is their very keen sense of smell that draws them to food out in the wilderness or in your backyard.
So think about these things that may draw bears to your backyard.
The one that is most overlooked is the family bbq grill which is usually not cleaned very well and reeking of old food smells.
They are normally afraid of confrontation unless threatened or protecting their cubs.
The sound of barking dogs is enough to scare them away.
It is this same keen sense of smell that makes bear pepper spray so effective.
Never purposely confront a bear.
Be extremely cautious around bears.
They are very quick despite their lumbering appearance.
If you are in bear territory it may not be a bad idea to have some bear spray around Bear pepper spray is an effective deterrent in reducing injuries from bear attacks both to the bears and humans.
Just remember that wind, rain, even temperatures can affect the spray and its' effectiveness.
If you follow these tips you can avoid a nasty bear encounter and keep bears out of your back yard.
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