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How to be BearWise
Bears’ fall eat-a-thon: what’s on the menu at your house?
The Bear Facts
What bears do in September
BearWise in the News
“Tahoe bears begin annual trek to pack on pounds, NDOW advises to secure garbage, other food sources”
September 15, 2026 | CarsonNow.org
Lake Tahoe area, CA/NV
“Human-black bear incident in Whatcom County”
September 15, 2026 | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Whatcom County, WA
“Increased Bear Sightings Has Georgia DNR Reminding Everyone to BE SMART AND BE BEARWISE®”
September 16, 2026 | 92.1 WLHR
Georgia statewide
“Live BearWise® and reduce conflicts with bears this fall”
September 21, 2026 | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Press Release
Florida statewide
“State seeing increased number of human-bear incidents”
September 9, 2026 | The Pagosa Springs Sun
Pagosa Springs, CO
“Watch this unbothered black bear stroll through downtown Gatlinburg”
September 8, 2026 | Knox News
Gatlinburg, TN
Not all black bears are black. The American black bear is a species (Ursus americanus); common colors include black, brown and cinnamon. Learn how to tell the difference between black bears and grizzlies.
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Meet the American Black Bear
BearWise Brief:
Meet the American Black Bear
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