We've said it before, this time of year belongs to the bears. Our parks, yards, even our front steps belong to the bears.
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A bear was spotted this afternoon near the reservoir in Mill Creek. As bears and other wildlife become more visible over the warmer months, please stay vigilant and do not approach.
A bear was spotted this afternoon near the reservoir in Mill Creek. As bears and other wildlife become more visible over the warmer months, please stay vigilant and do not approach. Bear in mind these tips when enjoying our many parks and trails:
Stay alert when hiking, and watch the trail aheadCarry noisemakers such as bells or cans with rocks inside Hike in a group whenever possibleKeep children close when exploring, and talk to them about what to do if you encounter a bear or other wildlifeKeep all dogs on a leashLearn more about avoiding black bears: https://buff.ly/VOdHDRx"
- Keep an eye on the City of Moncton Facebook for similar notes this Bear Season ...
- Also watch the City of Dieppe Facebook for notices ...
- Noteworthy: we have a complicated relationship with bears...
Once Scotty posed with a bear and a bike for the newspaper
and the time we designed a live bear themed parade float
Tips from the Gov on how to avoid bear encounters include:
- Reduce garbage odor/ Rinse bins regularly and use lime or baking soda.
- Keep meat scraps in your freezer until garbage pickup day.
- Remove bird feeders, or at least take them in at night.
- Keep barbecue grills and picnic tables clean.
- If a bear comes in a yard, do not panic. Do not approach the bear or shoot it. Do not allow any pet dogs to go outside.
- Most bears fear people and will leave when they see you, however, if a bear woofs, snaps its jaws, slaps the ground or brush, or bluff charges, then you are too close. If you find yourself in this situation, back away slowly, go inside and wait for the bear to leave."
- Reduce garbage odor/ Rinse bins regularly and use lime or baking soda.
- Keep meat scraps in your freezer until garbage pickup day.
- Remove bird feeders, or at least take them in at night.
- Keep barbecue grills and picnic tables clean.
- If a bear comes in a yard, do not panic. Do not approach the bear or shoot it. Do not allow any pet dogs to go outside.
- Most bears fear people and will leave when they see you, however, if a bear woofs, snaps its jaws, slaps the ground or brush, or bluff charges, then you are too close. If you find yourself in this situation, back away slowly, go inside and wait for the bear to leave."
See also How to be Bear Aware ...
