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is a book that's meant to be well-used, dog-eared, post-it-noted and left where you can get your paws on it in a flash. Just like this one that we pried out of the hands of the good folks at the Lookout Mountain Visitor's Center in Golden, Colorado, just long enough to take this photo.Whether you're a homeowner looking for workable ways to live with your four-footed neighbors, an association seeking guidance and ways to reach out to property owners, a community or municipality in search of solutions, an educator or volunteer in search of inspiration or one of the many species of hard-working professionals who dedicate their lives to bears, you'll find much here you can put to use
I suppose most Websites for books are designed to sell books. This one is designed to sell you an idea...that it's people who cause most of the "problems" we have with bears, and it's people who can, and must, solve them. Not just for the bears, but for ourselves. Enjoy browsing.
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Bears can't read. Only people can prevent human-bear conflicts.
Bears are often attracted to petroleum smells and other things that aren't edible, even to a bear. They'll sometimes puncture metal containers with lantern or stove fuel, and have been known to nibble on tires.
Most human-bear conflicts could be prevented by the human half of the problem.
The number one rule for camping in bear country: keep attractants out of your tent. This includes any type of food or beverage, bug spray, candles, coolers, toothpaste, toiletries and anything with a scent.
Moaning, clacking, huffing and grunting aren't aggressive sounds. The very rare truly dangerous black bear is silent.
Don't climb a tree to get away from a black bear. Even an adult can zoom up the tallest tree in under ten seconds.
Bears can run faster than an Olympic sprinter. You can't outrun a bear.
Bears are much more adaptable than people. People bring their urban lifestyles with them when the move out into the country, or come to visit, and have no idea how, or why, to change.
Lever-style door handles are a cinch for bears to open. If you have 'em, replace them with old-fashioned round door knobs or keep doors locked while bears are active.
Feeding pets outside your home attracts bears. Dog food, cat food and horse grain are packed with calories that bears want.
Attractive plantings, hanging flower baskets, bird baths and water features attract birds without endangering bears.
A black bear can smell food up to five miles away. Bears routinely travel five to fifteen miles a day looking for food.
Birdfeeders kill bears. Two pounds of birdseed has 3,480 calories. Letting a bear empty your birdfeeder teaches it that there are big rewards for hanging around humans – a lesson that's dangerous for both people and bears.
A black bear is smarter than the smartest dog and capable of simple deductions like coolers equal food.
Bears are smart enough to remember what night is garbage night. Putting trash out the morning of pick up can virtually eliminate bear visits.
Beary Smart Solutions are popping up all over the country. Here are just a few:
Hemlock Farms, a Pennsylvania resort community
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What Bears Are Up To Now
During mating season in June or July mother bears shoo off half-grown youngsters born the year before so mom can spend some quality alone time with a prospective suitor. Juvenile female black bears are often allowed to move in next door to Mom, but males are sent packing. They’re scared and lonely, and in search of food and security. They’ll explore any food source, including bird feeders and garbage. A firm clap or shout usually sends bears running, and teaches them to avoid people.
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