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Helping people live responsibly with bears
  • About Bears
    • Meet the Black Bear
    • About Grizzly Bears
    • Is It a Black Bear or Grizzly?
  • BearWise Basics
    • At Home Basics
      • Never Feed or Approach Bears
      • Secure Food, Garbage and Recycling
      • Remove Bird Feeders When Bears are Active
      • Never Leave Pet Food Outdoors
      • Clean and Store Grills
      • Alert Neighbors to Bear Activity
    • Outdoor Basics
      • Bear Spray
      • Tips to Avoid Bear Encounters
      • If You Encounter a Bear
      • Dogs and Bears = Trouble
      • Backcountry Safety Tips
  • Keep Bears Out
    • Bear-Resistant Containers, Barriers, Deterrents
    • Use Electric Fencing
    • Chickens, Poultry
    • Livestock, Bees, Crops, Orchards
    • Why and How to Safely Haze a Bear
    • At-Home BearWise Basics
  • Bear Safety Tips
    • Bear Encounters
    • Dogs and Bears
    • Hike, Camp, Fish Safely
    • Bear Spray
    • Backcountry Food Storage & Safety Tips
    • Scare the Bear
    • Vacation Tips
    • Tips for Hunters
  • BearWise Resources
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California

Small Bear Wanders Into Crestline Water District Office (CA, July 2026)

Small Bear Wanders Into Crestline Water District Office (CA, July 2026)

“Small Bear Wanders Into Crestline Water District Office” July 24, 2026  |  Hoodline Los Angeles, CA

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Rehabilitated black bears thriving after fall releases (CA, June 2026)

Rehabilitated black bears thriving after fall releases (CA, June 2026)

“Rehabilitated black bears thriving after fall releases  (PHOTOS)” June 17, 2026  |  Turlock Journal Turlock, CA

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Rehabilitated black bears thriving after fall releases (CA, June 2026)

Rehabilitated black bears thriving after fall releases (CA, June 2026)

Rehabilitated black bears thriving after fall releases June 17, 2026  |  Turlock Journal Manteca, CA

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Rehabilitated black bears thriving after fall releases (CA, June 2026)

Rehabilitated black bears thriving after fall releases (CA, June 2026)

“Rehabilitated black bears thriving after fall releases” June 17, 2026  |  Turlock Journal Manteca, CA

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A Massive Win’: Rehabilitated Black Bears Thriving After Fall Releases (CA, June 2026)

A Massive Win’: Rehabilitated Black Bears Thriving After Fall Releases (CA, June 2026)

“A Massive Win’: Rehabilitated Black Bears Thriving After Fall Releases” June 11, 2026  |  EdHat Santa Barbara, CA

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife Announces ‘A Massive Win’: Rehabilitated Black Bears Thriving After Fall Releases (CA, June 2026)

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Announces ‘A Massive Win’: Rehabilitated Black Bears Thriving After Fall Releases (CA, June 2026)

“California Department of Fish and Wildlife Announces ‘A Massive Win’: Rehabilitated Black Bears Thriving After Fall Releases” June 9, 2026  |  Sierra Sun Times Calaveras County, CA

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BearWise Basics (CA, May 2026)

BearWise Basics (CA, May 2026)

“BearWise Basics” May 22, 2026  |  Sierra Booster Newspaper Loyalton, CA

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Wobbly Bear Near Placer High Puts Auburn Neighborhood On Edge (CA, May 2026)

Wobbly Bear Near Placer High Puts Auburn Neighborhood On Edge (CA, May 2026)

“Wobbly Bear Near Placer High Puts Auburn Neighborhood On Edge” May 25, 2026  |  Hoodline Sacramento, CA

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Spring Weather Brings Hungry Bears to California’s Mountains and Tahoe Region (CA, May 2026)

Spring Weather Brings Hungry Bears to California’s Mountains and Tahoe Region (CA, May 2026)

“Spring Weather Brings Hungry Bears to California’s Mountains and Tahoe Region” May 4, 2026  |  Sierra Sun Times Lake Tahoe, CA

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Spring Weather Brings Hungry Bears to Tahoe Region (CA, May 2026)

Spring Weather Brings Hungry Bears to Tahoe Region (CA, May 2026)

“Spring Weather Brings Hungry Bears to Tahoe Region“ May 1, 2026  |   Edhat Santa Barbara Lake Tahoe, CA

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