Bears

Incursions into wilderness areas formerly absent most human habitation have increased the number of encounters between humans and bears. People living in such areas can take preventative measures to decrease problems with bears.

• Dissuade bears from wandering near your home by eliminating their access to food sources.
  
  
• Keep garbage cans in an enclosed area. Keep lids on cans to avoid broadcasting smells to bears and other animals.
  
  
• Keep your pets indoors.
  
  
• Plant crops away from timber stands and brush. Remove beehives from wooded areas.
  
  
• Use heavy fencing to keep bears from crops or animals.
  
  
• Deter bears with barking dogs, loud music, fireworks, and other loud noises combined with a variety of visually shocking phenomena.