Bearwise Basics
Six at-home basics
- Never Feed or Approach Bears
- Secure Food, Garbage and Recycling
- Remove Bird Feeders when Bears are Active
- Never Leave Pet Food Outdoors
- Clean and Store Grills
- Alert Neighbors to Bear Activity
Download the flyer below.
Dogs + Bears = Trouble
Tips
Download the Bearwise Outdoor Safety pamphlet (above) for more tips on hiking and camping with your dogs.
Be Bearwise with your dog
By nature, black bears are neither confrontational nor aggressive, but dog behavior is more complex.
Dogs are involved in the majority of all physical encounters between people and bears.
If your dog is involved, there's a 50% chance it will be injured or worse. There's a higher chance you'll be hurt if you jump in to help your dog.
REminder
Bears will protect their food and defend their cubs.
Bears don't like to be cornered.
If your dog runs after a bear, it may bring the bear back to you!