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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
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Black bears could be spotted more often as appetites spike, NC wildlife officials warn (NC, October 2026)

Black bears could be spotted more often as appetites spike, NC wildlife officials warn (NC, October 2026)

Black bears could be spotted more often as appetites spike, NC wildlife officials warn October 5, 2026  |  Yahoo News NC

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Wildlife officials provide safety tips, saying black bears’ appetites now at seasonal high (NC, October 2026)

Wildlife officials provide safety tips, saying black bears’ appetites now at seasonal high (NC, October 2026)

Wildlife officials provide safety tips, saying black bears’ appetites now at seasonal high October 6, 2026  |  ABC 13 News NC

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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 (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)

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

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

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

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The bear necessities: NCWRC advocates for electrified wires to thwart mischievous bears (NC, August 2026)

The bear necessities: NCWRC advocates for electrified wires to thwart mischievous bears (NC, August 2026)

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

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WRC Suggests a Shocking Greeting for Bears (NC, July 2026)

WRC Suggests a Shocking Greeting for Bears (NC, July 2026)

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

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