You may have noticed an increase in bear activity recently. This is likely related to travelling between territories or in search of food while waiting for the summer bounty to arrive, however mothers with cubs will also seek out the safety of human settlements to keep cubs safe from solitary males. Read on for what to do when you encounter a bear in your yard and how to deter them from returning. 

Spring brings with it warmer temperatures, longer days and waking hungry bears. Read on to find out how to keep bears wild and communities living in co-existence.