As warmer months grow near, Georgia DNR warns of bear sightings

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – With hotter temperatures within the state, it means you may get an opportunity to see all forms of wildlife that haven’t been as seen all through the winter months.

However the Georgia Division of Pure Sources needs to be sure to keep “BearWise” if you happen to spot a black bear in the course of the spring. Listed here are some suggestions from the consultants:

• By no means feed or strategy the bears: Feeding bears (deliberately or unintentionally) trains them to strategy properties and other people for extra meals. Bears will defend themselves if an individual will get too shut.
• Safe meals, rubbish, and recycling: Meals and meals odors entice bears so don’t reward them with simply out there meals or rubbish.
• Take away fowl feeders when bears are usually energetic: Consultants say birdseed and different grains have a high-calorie content material making them very engaging to bears.
• By no means lead pet meals outside: Feed outside pets portion sizes that will likely be fully eaten throughout every meal after which take away leftover meals and meals bowl. Securely retailer these meals.
• Clear and retailer your grills: After you utilize an out of doors grill, clear it totally and be sure that all grease and fats is eliminated.

And, all the time keep alert and share security data together with your neighbors.

MORE ABOUT BLACK BEARS AND HUNTING

Georgia DNR says the black bear is the one bear discovered within the state and is the most typical bear in North America. Consultants say because of wildlife practices, Georgia’s black bear inhabitants is estimated at 4,100 bears statewide.

Georgia DNR says you’ll be able to legally hunt black bears throughout looking season within the fall. Any taking of bears throughout every other time of the yr, or the taking of bears illegally in the course of the looking season, is taken into account boaching.

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