Remember: A fed bear is a dead bear
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Updated: November 19, 2009 5:03 PM
Editor:
(Re: The bear up there, story, Thursday, Nov. 12)
The bear in question on Chestnut ave may be a tagged bear. We had 2 tagged relocated bears around 2008. Tagged bears only get one chance as they have been removed from another area.
A few years ago a bear that was not tagged did not even get a second chance. This one got into fat from a local resturant & was put down the next day by conservation officers. I personally talked to that conversation officer & informed the local mayor at that time, about this bear . Still nothing is been done to save our local bears. I am surprised that one was seen on Chestnut ave. I wonder how long before conservation offices go after this one.
Once a bear finds food, it will come back for more. A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR. People create problem bears. STAY SAFE! BEAR PROOF YOUR BACKYARD
1. Keep garbage indoors overnight until morning trash pick up, or use a bear-proof garbage can.
2. Feed pets inside and store pet food indoors.
3. Lock Up Grills. Burn barbecues to clean them immediately after use and store indoors.
4. Only Feed Birds in Winter when they need it and when bears sleep. Bears love bird seed and hummingbird feeders. You can also string feeders high out of reach on a cable.
5. Never store any food outside. Bears will tear open locked freezers.
6. Keep a clean car. Never leave food, trash, pet food or coolers in your car. Bears will tear open doors and break windshields.
7. Keep bears out of your house. Lock doors and windows, especially at night.
8. Fruit-bearing trees attract bears. Harvest fruit and vegetables as they ripen. Pick up fallen fruit from the ground. Keep your lawn mowed and free of flowering dandelions and clover.
9. Compost: use a 2:1 dry:wet ratio.
10. Educate your Neighbors. If you follow these steps but neighbors don?t, bears will still come to your backyard.
Sandra Denisuk
