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BLACK BEAR MOVEMENT TO INCREASE FOR A SHORT TIME
Territorial dispersal of bear increases chances of sightings
AKRON, OH - Black bear sightings in the Buckeye State may become more common throughout the months of May, June, and July, but residents need not worry, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Now is the time of year when young male black bears disperse in an attempt to find their own territory. These young males are capable of traveling well over 100 miles from their birthplace which may be in Pennsylvania or West Virginia where sizeable bear populations exist. Increased sightings by humans in both urban and non-urban areas are possible. "Wandering black bears pose little if any threat to residents of Ohio if a few simple rules are followed," says Damon Greer, Wildlife Biologist for the Division of Wildlife.
Enjoy and respect black bears from a distance. Even with their large size, black bears are secretive, seldom seem animals which are usually only active in the late evening and early morning hours. If a black bear is encountered in your yard, watch the animal from a distance but do not approach.
Do not feed wandering black bears. Bears are opportunistic feeders and will eat just about anything from natural foods like nuts and berries and carrion to pet foods, garbage and bee hives. Feeding black bears will cause them to hang around longer and become a nuisance. Young black bears which learn to associate food with people are destined to get themselves into trouble. Bird feeders, grills, bowls of pet food, and garbage cans should be secured out of reach of bears.
Report black bear sightings to your local County Wildlife Officer or Wildlife District Office. Take pictures of bears, tracks or scat. Report any nuisance activity or damage caused by a marauding black bear.
For more information or if you have spotted a bear, contact the District Three ODNR Division of Wildlife or 1-800-WILDLIFE
BLACK BEAR MOVEMENT TO INCREASE FOR A SHORT TIME
Territorial dispersal of bear increases chances of sightings
AKRON, OH - Black bear sightings in the Buckeye State may become more common throughout the months of May, June, and July, but residents need not worry, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Now is the time of year when young male black bears disperse in an attempt to find their own territory. These young males are capable of traveling well over 100 miles from their birthplace which may be in Pennsylvania or West Virginia where sizeable bear populations exist. Increased sightings by humans in both urban and non-urban areas are possible. "Wandering black bears pose little if any threat to residents of Ohio if a few simple rules are followed," says Damon Greer, Wildlife Biologist for the Division of Wildlife.
Enjoy and respect black bears from a distance. Even with their large size, black bears are secretive, seldom seem animals which are usually only active in the late evening and early morning hours. If a black bear is encountered in your yard, watch the animal from a distance but do not approach.
Do not feed wandering black bears. Bears are opportunistic feeders and will eat just about anything from natural foods like nuts and berries and carrion to pet foods, garbage and bee hives. Feeding black bears will cause them to hang around longer and become a nuisance. Young black bears which learn to associate food with people are destined to get themselves into trouble. Bird feeders, grills, bowls of pet food, and garbage cans should be secured out of reach of bears.
Report black bear sightings to your local County Wildlife Officer or Wildlife District Office. Take pictures of bears, tracks or scat. Report any nuisance activity or damage caused by a marauding black bear.
For more information or if you have spotted a bear, contact the District Three ODNR Division of Wildlife or 1-800-WILDLIFE
