LINDA MASTERSON
Foreword by Tom Beck

With over 900,000 black bears roaming North America today, people from Florida to British Columbia are encountering bears more often, and as a result, human-bear conflicts are on the rise. Colorado author Linda Masterson dispels myths, replaces fear with respect, and lays the foundation for improving human-black bear relations with an inside look at the fascinating world of these highly intelligent, adaptable and resourceful animals.

• Understanding Black Bears and Their Behavior
• Bear-Proofing Your Home
• Safe Trash Stashing
• Hiking, Camping & Playing in Bear Country
• Bird feeding, Bee-Keeping in Bear Country
• Gardening, Orchards & Farming in Bear Country
• Bear Behavior Modification
• Avoiding Encounters & Attacks
• Appendix: bear organizations, volunteer groups, state agencies, resources and index
• Case Studies from national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and communities in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida, Tennessee, Washington, Nevada, California, Minnesota and Canada.

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