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Bear Proofing Your Home: Simple Fix Can Reduce Bear Conflicts

June 21, 2018 Gail Keirn, USDA APHIS Public Affairs Specialist

Like the famous cartoon character Yogi Bear, black bears are quick to take advantage of food left out by people. Black bears forage on garbage, bird seed, dog food, and other food items commonly found around homes and businesses. This has led to an increase in conflicts between bears and people in...

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