{"id":218331,"date":"2026-04-01T10:52:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=218331"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:02:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:02:31","slug":"ways-to-prevent-attracting-bears-as-they-come-out-of-hibernation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/ways-to-prevent-attracting-bears-as-they-come-out-of-hibernation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to prevent attracting bears as they come out of hibernation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public to stay safe and prevent attracting black bears as they come out of hibernation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time of year, there is little natural food for bears, causing them to search for other food sources, including garbage and bird feed. To help protect our communities and keep residents safe, follow these simple and effective precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never feed or approach bears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store garbage in waste containers with tight-fitting lids, preferably indoors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait until pickup day to put out garbage for collection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove bird feeders for the spring and summer (instead you can offer birds natural alternatives such as flowers, nesting boxes or fresh water)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean food residue from outdoor barbecue grills and grease traps after each use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep dogs on leash and store pet food indoors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alert your neighbours about bear activity and share these Bear Wise tips to reduce attractants in your community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know how to handle a bear encounter, and who to call if you encounter one. The province operates a non-emergency, toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327. The line operates from April 1 to November 30 and is available 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a bear is posing an immediate threat by showing threatening or aggressive behaviour, remain calm and call 911 or your local police department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Facts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise\">ontario.ca\/BearWise<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about how to avoid attracting bears and what to do if you encounter one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bears have excellent memories and will return to where they have found food in the past, sometimes travelling over 100 kilometres.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/backgrounder\/1007238\/be-bear-wise-know-who-to-call\">Be Bear Wise \u2014 Know Who to Call<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public to stay safe and prevent attracting black bears as they come out of hibernation. 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