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Bear Encounters: Ways to Avoid, How to Respond

There are lots of simple steps you can take to discourage bears from getting into your stuff and avoid bear encounters. Teaching bears to associate cars, trails, campsites and people with food doesn’t just put a damper on your outdoor fun.  It also creates unnecessary risk for you and your ...

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What bears do in September

September at a Glance: Bears enter hyperphagia in September and may look for food up to 20 hours a day. Berries, nuts and acorns are important fall bear foods. Bears can gain two to three pounds a day. Even bears that don’t hibernate eat as if they’re going to. Moms-to-be ...

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Bear that entered Asheville home in search of pet food to be euthanized (NC, August 2026)

“Bear that entered Asheville home in search of pet food to be euthanized“

August 19, 2026  |  The Mountaineer
Asheville, NC

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Wildlife expert urges Asheville to boost bear prevention efforts after recent encounters (NC, August 2026)

August 21, 2026  |  ABC 13 News
Asheville, NC

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N.C. wildlife officials urge bear deterrence after Asheville resident injured at home (NC, August 2026)

“N.C. wildlife officials urge bear deterrence after Asheville resident injured at home”

August 19, 2026  |  ABC45 News
Asheville, NC

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Officials seek to capture female black bear that attacked Asheville resident (NC, August 2026)

“Officials seek to capture female black bear that attacked Asheville resident”

August 19, 2026  |  828 News Now
Asheville, NC

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Wildlife Agency recommends a “SHOCK-ingly” effective tool to keep bears out (NC, August 2026)

“Wildlife Agency recommends a “SHOCK-ingly” effective tool to keep bears out”

August 6, 2026  |  The Avery Journal Times
Raleigh, NC

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Commission advises on electrified fencing for bears (NC, August 2026)

“Commission advises on electrified fencing for bears”

August 4, 2026  |  Wilkes Journal-Patriot
North Wilkesboro, NC

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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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