Black bears have awoken from their winter slumber and they're both hungry, extremely cranky and on the move! So, despite how cute and cuddly they appear to be, under no circumstances is it okay to approach nor encourage them...Imagine yourself sleeping in some dark hole for months on end without eating, how would you feel when you woke up? ;)
There have been numerous Black Bears sightings in Ramara, Severn, Tay, Tiny and the Lake of Bays townships along with a recent attack in Coldwater, Ontario!
Some residents who have lived in these areas for decades report having seen Black Bears for the first time this season. Yesterday, a Black bear took a stroll across the golf course at Taboo Resort in Gravenhurst and people were on the green golfing x#yards away!!
Bear Wise
You are in Bear Country
Summary of Bear Safety Tips...
- Keep your household waste, garbage and compost in sealed receptacles or containers designed for the job. Plastic bags are not considered a sufficient barrier where animals are concerned.
- Bird seed, suet and nectar left out for the birds will also attract the Bears.
- BBQ's, Hibachi and any outdoor cooking surface needs to be cleaned after each use. The remaining tidbits of food and grease left in the trap rings the dinner bell.
- Try to remain in a group and on the trails when you're outside hiking. A large, loud group is far less appealing to a hungry Bear than a single person strolling with a chicken wing!
- Fast moving waters make it difficult to hear a bear and for it to hear you as well, if it's a windy day the may not smell you until it's in front of you!
- Avoid or leave trails that broach on a bears food supply such as berries, dead animals or fish along the shorelines.
- Stay in wide open areas and be on alert for bear tracks, droppings, shredded logs and scratched tree trunks which indicate they are in the area.
- Keep your dog on a leash because they may just run back to you when being chased by a bear!
- Never allow young children to wander off ahead of the pack or stray behind nor leave them unattended.
- When you see cute Bear cubs romping around that means their protective Momma is nearby. She will stop at absolutely nothing to protect her young so please don't assume otherwise.
- Make noise while you're on the trails and in while tromping through bushes and forest areas. Bears don't want to make your acquaintance so, let them know you're coming!
TO REPORT BEAR PROBLEMS
Contact the Bear Reporting Line
Phone# 1-866-514-2327
In a life-threatening emergency, call your local police or 911.
How to Survive a Bear Attack...
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