We did an interview with Dan Gibbs from BearWise a few months back for What's Up Gatlinburg and I think it's worth revisiting and sharing. He talks about what we can all do to keep ourselves safe, and the bears, when visiting the Smokies.
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What's Up Gatlinburg #7 - BearWise with Dan Gibbs
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December 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
We did an interview with Dan Gibbs from BearWise a few months back for What's Up Gatlinburg and I think it's worth revisiting and sharing. He talks about what we can all do to keep ourselves safe, and the bears, when visiting the Smokies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgbl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgbl...
2025 is shaping up to be an above‑average year for bear encounters, so now more than ever, being ‘BearWise’ isn’t just common sense — it’s community sense.
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Let’s all do our part to keep Colorado wild — and safe — this DECEM‑BEAR.
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Let’s all do our part to keep Colorado wild — and safe — this DECEM‑BEAR.
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
2025 is shaping up to be an above‑average year for bear encounters, so now more than ever, being ‘BearWise’ isn’t just common sense — it’s community sense.
https://ow.ly/tSbm50XErPY
Let’s all do our part to keep Colorado wild — and safe — this DECEM‑BEAR.
https://ow.ly/tSbm50XErPY
Let’s all do our part to keep Colorado wild — and safe — this DECEM‑BEAR.
Harwinton Bear Family Leaves After Pushing Into Home’s Kitchen, DEEP Urges ‘Be BearWise’ Practices
https://www.europesays.com/us/423467/
CONNECTICUT — An ursine home invasion last week has state wildlife officials reminding residents of the basic clack…#us #news #usnews
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CONNECTICUT — An ursine home invasion last week has state wildlife officials reminding residents of the basic clack…#us #news #usnews
Harwinton Bear Family Leaves After Pushing Into Home's Kitchen, DEEP Urges 'Be BearWise' Practices - United States
DEEP says a sow and three cubs pushed into a Harwinton home's kitchen, and urges residents to reduce scents and follow BearWise guidance.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Harwinton Bear Family Leaves After Pushing Into Home’s Kitchen, DEEP Urges ‘Be BearWise’ Practices
https://www.europesays.com/us/423467/
CONNECTICUT — An ursine home invasion last week has state wildlife officials reminding residents of the basic clack…#us #news #usnews
https://www.europesays.com/us/423467/
CONNECTICUT — An ursine home invasion last week has state wildlife officials reminding residents of the basic clack…#us #news #usnews
Harwinton Bear Family Leaves After Pushing Into Home’s Kitchen, DEEP Urges ‘Be BearWise’ Practices
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/329413/
CONNECTICUT — An ursine home invasion last week has state wildlife officials reminding residents of the basic clack…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/329413/
CONNECTICUT — An ursine home invasion last week has state wildlife officials reminding residents of the basic clack…
Harwinton Bear Family Leaves After Pushing Into Home's Kitchen, DEEP Urges 'Be BearWise' Practices - United States News Beep
CONNECTICUT — An ursine home invasion last week has state wildlife officials reminding residents of the basic clack bear do's and don'ts.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Harwinton Bear Family Leaves After Pushing Into Home’s Kitchen, DEEP Urges ‘Be BearWise’ Practices
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/329413/
CONNECTICUT — An ursine home invasion last week has state wildlife officials reminding residents of the basic clack…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/329413/
CONNECTICUT — An ursine home invasion last week has state wildlife officials reminding residents of the basic clack…
A Nipigon couple and their dog needed stitches to treat bites and lacerations after a bear entered their home.
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#Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #Ontario #Nipigon #RedRock #Bear #BearWise #Berries #BePrepared
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#Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #Ontario #Nipigon #RedRock #Bear #BearWise #Berries #BePrepared
Dog saves Nipigon pair from bear - Ontario OUT of DOORS Magazine
A Nipigon couple and their dog needed stitches to treat bites and lacerations after a bear entered their home Sept. 16.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
It’s almost bedtime for black bears! 🐻💤 Black bears are known to den in surprising places: under decks, in crawl spaces, sheds, vacant houses or brush piles. Follow #BearWise tips to discourage them from choosing your home or commercial property to sleep: https://loom.ly/fiN_qq4
Will bears find a good winter den at your place?
Bears are attracted to compost, chicken coops, fruit trees, bird seed, grills, pet food, garbage. Keep bears from denning at your place.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It’s almost bedtime for black bears! 🐻💤 Black bears are known to den in surprising places: under decks, in crawl spaces, sheds, vacant houses or brush piles. Follow #BearWise tips to discourage them from choosing your home or commercial property to sleep: https://loom.ly/fiN_qq4
Preparing for Winter: The NCWRC Urges Proactive Bear-Proofing to Prevent Denninging-for-winter-the-ncwrc-urges-proactive-bear-proofing-to-prevent-denning #bears #wildlife #nature #people #winter #NCWRC #BlackBear #BearWise #BearProofing #WNC #WesternNC #Denning #WildlifeConservation #WNCTimes
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Preparing for Winter: The NCWRC Urges Proactive Bear-Proofing to Prevent Denninging-for-winter-the-ncwrc-urges-proactive-bear-proofing-to-prevent-denning #bears #wildlife #nature #people #winter #NCWRC #BlackBear #BearWise #BearProofing #WNC #WesternNC #Denning #WildlifeConservation #WNCTimes
October 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
As bears remain active in Aspen, BearWise highlights human responsibility
->Aspen Times | More from Lil' Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
->Aspen Times | More from Lil' Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
As bears remain active in Aspen, BearWise highlights human responsibility
Trash was responsible for the majority of bear conflict reports that Colorado Parks and Wildlife received in 2024. Communities are seeking solutions to address that. Colorado Parks and Wildlife/Courtesy photo As bears move through Aspen and attempt to fatten up...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The fall bear ‘eat-a-thon’ is on: ODFW has some ‘BearWise’ advice on keeping bears, people and pets safe
The fall bear 'eat-a-thon' is on: ODFW has some 'BearWise' advice on keeping bears, people and pets safe
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Now that cooler autumn weather has replaced those hot summer days, Oregon's bears have begun their annual fall eat-a-thon, known as hyperphagia, to prepare for winter. And that brought some seasonal advice Monday from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Here's ODFW's info on what's happening, and what you can
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October 14, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The fall bear ‘eat-a-thon’ is on: ODFW has some ‘BearWise’ advice on keeping bears, people and pets safe
Missouri Department of Conservation warns of black bear activity in the fall season. https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/missouri-reminds-people-to-be-bearwise-about-black-bears-this-fall/
October 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Missouri Department of Conservation warns of black bear activity in the fall season. https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/missouri-reminds-people-to-be-bearwise-about-black-bears-this-fall/
Missouri residents urged to be Bearwise as black bears intensify food search before winter
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) were reminding people to be Bearwise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000 plus black bears…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/191328/
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) were reminding people to be Bearwise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000 plus black bears…
Missouri residents urged to be Bearwise as black bears intensify food search before winter - United States News Beep
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) were reminding people to be Bearwise.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Missouri residents urged to be Bearwise as black bears intensify food search before winter
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/191328/
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) were reminding people to be Bearwise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000 plus black bears…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/191328/
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) were reminding people to be Bearwise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000 plus black bears…
Bears learn quickly where there's food. The NYS DEC has an elaborate "BearWise" program to teach residents how to bear-proof homes + buildings + NOT to put out trash 12 hours ahead of time.
Or as a friend said after seeing a young bear tip over a trash bin: "Mmmm, baby diapers for breakfast, YUM!"
Or as a friend said after seeing a young bear tip over a trash bin: "Mmmm, baby diapers for breakfast, YUM!"
September 18, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Bears learn quickly where there's food. The NYS DEC has an elaborate "BearWise" program to teach residents how to bear-proof homes + buildings + NOT to put out trash 12 hours ahead of time.
Or as a friend said after seeing a young bear tip over a trash bin: "Mmmm, baby diapers for breakfast, YUM!"
Or as a friend said after seeing a young bear tip over a trash bin: "Mmmm, baby diapers for breakfast, YUM!"
🐻 As black bears continue to reclaim Middle Tennessee, it's time for parks, towns, and cities to begin considering bear-proof trash cans. The more Bear Aware and BearWise we are, the better chance these amazing animals have for survival.
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August 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🐻 As black bears continue to reclaim Middle Tennessee, it's time for parks, towns, and cities to begin considering bear-proof trash cans. The more Bear Aware and BearWise we are, the better chance these amazing animals have for survival.
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Afar asked me for a few things NOT to do around wildlife. I sent them a list of 7, but it easily could have been 101.
#travel #wildlife #yellowstone #asheville #smokies #bears #bearwise #safety #bison #parks #parkchat #nature
#travel #wildlife #yellowstone #asheville #smokies #bears #bearwise #safety #bison #parks #parkchat #nature
7 Things Travelers Should Never Do When They Encounter Wildlife
As another summer of national park crowds leads to the inevitable run-ins between humans and animals—sometimes with tragic consequences—follow these expert tips on how best to proceed when you spot an...
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July 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I'm getting tired of people in this neighborhood letting their dogs run around off-leash. This big boy did NOT like me trying to check his collar for an owner's phone number. (No rabies tags either!) C'mon, people!
#asheville #bears #blackbears #wildlife #smokies #bearwise #wnc #travel #gsmnp
#asheville #bears #blackbears #wildlife #smokies #bearwise #wnc #travel #gsmnp
July 17, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I'm getting tired of people in this neighborhood letting their dogs run around off-leash. This big boy did NOT like me trying to check his collar for an owner's phone number. (No rabies tags either!) C'mon, people!
#asheville #bears #blackbears #wildlife #smokies #bearwise #wnc #travel #gsmnp
#asheville #bears #blackbears #wildlife #smokies #bearwise #wnc #travel #gsmnp
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easy-to-use bearwise at home checklist, simple steps to help us coexist with our robust bear population.
Thank you! @theogccd.bsky.social
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(this young bear was photographed & posted by someone in my town, Memorial Day weekend)
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easy-to-use bearwise at home checklist, simple steps to help us coexist with our robust bear population.
Thank you! @theogccd.bsky.social
🩷🐻🩵
(this young bear was photographed & posted by someone in my town, Memorial Day weekend)
June 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
portal.ct.gov/-/media/deep...
⬆️🔗⬆️🔗⬆️
easy-to-use bearwise at home checklist, simple steps to help us coexist with our robust bear population.
Thank you! @theogccd.bsky.social
🩷🐻🩵
(this young bear was photographed & posted by someone in my town, Memorial Day weekend)
⬆️🔗⬆️🔗⬆️
easy-to-use bearwise at home checklist, simple steps to help us coexist with our robust bear population.
Thank you! @theogccd.bsky.social
🩷🐻🩵
(this young bear was photographed & posted by someone in my town, Memorial Day weekend)
Although black bear cubs can be playful, its important to remember to Be BearWise and never feed or approach bears. Adult female bears will defend their cubs from any perceived threat, including people who get too close. Enjoy and observe bears from a distance.
June 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Although black bear cubs can be playful, its important to remember to Be BearWise and never feed or approach bears. Adult female bears will defend their cubs from any perceived threat, including people who get too close. Enjoy and observe bears from a distance.
Alabama recognized a BearWise state
Alabama recognized a BearWise state
The program is dedicated to educating the public on coexisting with bears.
www.fox10tv.com
May 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Alabama recognized a BearWise state
By taking some time to follow the at-home #BearWise basics, you’re helping keep bears away from people, homes and neighborhoods, and that helps keep bears healthy, wild, and safe.
➡️ For more information on how to live responsibly with black bears, visit dec.ny.gov/nature/anima....
➡️ For more information on how to live responsibly with black bears, visit dec.ny.gov/nature/anima....
April 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
By taking some time to follow the at-home #BearWise basics, you’re helping keep bears away from people, homes and neighborhoods, and that helps keep bears healthy, wild, and safe.
➡️ For more information on how to live responsibly with black bears, visit dec.ny.gov/nature/anima....
➡️ For more information on how to live responsibly with black bears, visit dec.ny.gov/nature/anima....
‘Be Bearwise:’ Black bears begin waking from hibernation, Georgia DNR says
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‘Be Bearwise:’ Black bears begin waking from hibernation, Georgia DNR says
Check out Georgia DNR's list of bear necessities to stay safe as black bears come out of hibernation.
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April 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
‘Be Bearwise:’ Black bears begin waking from hibernation, Georgia DNR says
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Bears being smart, I imagine they have cultural norms just like we do. The bears in our neighborhood seem to belong to the same extended family, and they seem to share a pretty chill attitude towards humans. There's a pretty strong "bearwise" culture among the humans too, i.e., not taking chances.
April 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Bears being smart, I imagine they have cultural norms just like we do. The bears in our neighborhood seem to belong to the same extended family, and they seem to share a pretty chill attitude towards humans. There's a pretty strong "bearwise" culture among the humans too, i.e., not taking chances.
Prevent conflicts with bears this spring by being BearWise : Mar 24, 2025 | News release
https://www.europesays.com/1939842/
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for…
https://www.europesays.com/1939842/
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for…
Prevent conflicts with bears this spring by being BearWise : Mar 24, 2025 | News release
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for
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March 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Prevent conflicts with bears this spring by being BearWise : Mar 24, 2025 | News release
https://www.europesays.com/1939842/
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for…
https://www.europesays.com/1939842/
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for…
Prevent conflicts with bears this spring by being BearWise : Mar 24, 2025 | News release
https://www.europesays.com/1939842/
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for…
https://www.europesays.com/1939842/
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for…
Prevent conflicts with bears this spring by being BearWise : Mar 24, 2025 | News release
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for
www.europesays.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Prevent conflicts with bears this spring by being BearWise : Mar 24, 2025 | News release
https://www.europesays.com/1939842/
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for…
https://www.europesays.com/1939842/
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for…