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Intentionally feeding bears is illegal in Connecticut. Never toss leftover food outside “for the animals to clean up,” as that can be a food source for bears.
The controversial hunt has slowed the growth of the bear population but hasn't reduced the overall number, state officials say. The Department of Environmental Protection estimates that the number ...
It is illegal in New Jersey to feed bears intentionally, an action that carries a fine of up to $1,000. This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Bear-proof trash cans to be distributed ...
In the 1960s, US national parks began to discourage the feeding of bears, [12] as reflected in this photograph from 1961, featuring Yogi Bear. In national parks and state parks, feeding animals can result in malnourishment due to inappropriate diet and in disruption of natural hunting or food-gathering behavior. It can also be dangerous to the ...
In 2023, a black bear stole 60 cupcakes from a bakery in Avon. [24] The DEP asks people who see bears in Connecticut to do the following: [23] "Enjoy it from a distance." "Never attempt to feed or attract bears." "Report bear sightings to the Wildlife Division, at (860) 675-8130."
A woman who fed a black bear in Tennessee now finds herself in a grisly situation. Authorities charged the 21-year-old, who has not been identified, with illegal bear feeding after she shared a ...
Treeing is illegal in several US states, including Montana, [6] New Mexico, [6] Oregon, [7] and Washington. [ 7 ] Treeing is restricted in California, but permits may be sought for treeing mountain lions (cougars), bears, and bobcats in limited times and places.
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