BearWise in the News

“Wildlife Agency recommends a “SHOCK-ingly” effective tool to keep bears out” August 6, 2026  |  The Avery Journal Times Raleigh, NC

“Bear population now 9,000, double state goal” August 6, 2026  |  Vermont Daily Chronicle Vermont statewide

“Commission advises on electrified fencing for bears” August 4, 2026  |  Wilkes Journal-Patriot North Wilkesboro, NC

“Extreme drought leads to significant spike in bear activity in some northwest Colorado communities” August 4, 2025  |  Steamboat Pilot & Today Steamboat Springs, CO

“The bear necessities: NCWRC advocates for electrified wires to thwart mischievous bears” August 4, 2026  |  Smoky Mountain News North Carolina statewide

“Extreme drought leads to significant spike in bear activity in some northwest Colorado communities” August 4, 2026  |  Aspen Times Aspen, CO

“Young black bear spotted in Sandy’s north neighborhoods“ July 31, 2026  |  The Outlook Gresham, OR

“Local agencies team up to launch regional effort to reduce human-bear conflicts in Roaring Fork Valley” July 29, 2026  |  EIN Presswire Aspen, CO

“WRC Suggests a Shocking Greeting for Bears” July 29, 2026  |  Columbus County News Columbus County, NC

“Bear activity sparks calls for stronger action” July 21, 2026  |   The Leavenworth Echo Leavenworth, WA