09-24-2007, 09:10 PM
The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds residents living in areas of bear activity to "bear-proof" their homes and surrounding areas throughout the fall season. With cold weather setting in, black bears are becoming more active looking for food in preparation of the winter denning season. This increase in activity can bring bears closer to homes and into backyards and heightens the possibility for human/bear conflicts.
Black bears are opportunistic feeders and they will consume whatever food is available. It is part of a black bear's behavior to investigate both natural and human derived food sources.
For more information, including detailed steps to take to avoid conflict, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2007/bearfall.htm on the division's Web site.
Black bears are opportunistic feeders and they will consume whatever food is available. It is part of a black bear's behavior to investigate both natural and human derived food sources.
For more information, including detailed steps to take to avoid conflict, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2007/bearfall.htm on the division's Web site.