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LIVING WITH BEARS IN WISCONSIN
LIVING WITH BEARS IN WISCONSIN
Black bears are commonly found in the northern third of Wisconsin, but are being sited more frequently in the central and southern counties of Wisconsin as they expand their range. As the black bear population continues to grow so do an increasing number of human-bear conflicts.
In order for bears to coexist with humans, we have to understand normal bear behavior. Black bears tend to be shy, solitary animals, but at some times of the year, particularly in the spring when bears emerge from their winter dens and food is not abundant, bears may be on the lookout for opportunistic food sources. This might be your garbage can, or the bird feeder in your back yard. Nearly all human-bear conflicts are a result of the animals’ search for food. There are lots of simple things you can do to avoid conflicts with bears.
With your help we can continue to live together with this great animal, enjoying their presence in the woods around us and at the same time reducing conflicts with bears around our homes and our campsites.
Source: Wisconsin DNR Website
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