Today bears have a growing people-problem: their “backyards” are full of humans and people-provided food is everywhere. Discover practical solutions and real-world examples of how to prevent conflicts at home and at play so we can do a better job of sharing space with these intelligent, adaptable animals.
CONTENTS
– Understanding Bears and Bear Behavior
– Bear-Proofing Your Home
– Being Bear-Smart in the Outdoors
– Attractant Management: Garbage, Bird Feeders, Fruit Trees, Chicken Coops, Gardens and more
– Creating Bear-Smart Communities
– Preventing Conflicts
– Responding to Encounters and Attacks
– A Bear Manager’s World
– Case Studies from the U.S. & Canada
– North American Bear Populations
– Lexicon of Terminology & Extensive Resources