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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
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    • At-Home BearWise Basics
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You’re walking your dog in SC and you see a bear. Here’s what to do to avoid trouble, experts say (SC, May 2026)

You’re walking your dog in SC and you see a bear. Here’s what to do to avoid trouble, experts say (SC, May 2026)

“You’re walking your dog in SC and you see a bear. Here’s what to do to avoid trouble, experts say“ May 27, 2-26  |  The Island Packet Beaufort, SC

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SCDNR Warns South Carolinians About Emerging Black Bears (SC, May 2026)

SCDNR Warns South Carolinians About Emerging Black Bears (SC, May 2026)

“SCDNR Warns South Carolinians About Emerging Black Bears” May 8, 2026  |  Fits News South Carolina statewide

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SCDNR reminds residents: Feeding wildlife can become un-bear-able (SC, May 2026)

SCDNR reminds residents: Feeding wildlife can become un-bear-able (SC, May 2026)

“SCDNR reminds residents: Feeding wildlife can become un-bear-able” May 8, 2026  |  WLTX News 19 Columbia, SC

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Wildlife specialist brings black bear safety into WNC classrooms for the next generation (SC, April 2026)

Wildlife specialist brings black bear safety into WNC classrooms for the next generation (SC, April 2026)

“Wildlife specialist brings black bear safety into WNC classrooms for the next generation“ April 10, 2026  |  ABC 15 News Conway, SC

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Keep bears at bay: simple steps to prevent bear encounters this spring in South Carolina (SC, April 2025)

Keep bears at bay: simple steps to prevent bear encounters this spring in South Carolina (SC, April 2025)

“Keep bears at bay: simple steps to prevent bear encounters this spring in South Carolina” April 16, 2025  |  ABC News 4 Mount Pleasant, SC

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South Carolina bears emerge, prompting public reminders on safety (SC, April 2025)

South Carolina bears emerge, prompting public reminders on safety (SC, April 2025)

“South Carolina bears emerge, prompting public reminders on safety” April 16, 2025  |  News19 Columbia, SC

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Champions for Wildlife share lessons on black bears with local students (SC, February 2025)

Champions for Wildlife share lessons on black bears with local students (SC, February 2025)

“Champions for Wildlife share lessons on black bears with local students” February 12, 2025  |  Tyron Daily Bulletin Polk County, SC

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Bears in ‘eat mode’ to become more visible in North, South Carolina in coming months, officials say (SC, August 2024)

Bears in ‘eat mode’ to become more visible in North, South Carolina in coming months, officials say (SC, August 2024)

“Bears in ‘eat mode’ to become more visible in North, South Carolina in coming months, officials say” August 30, 2024  |  Nowcast WYFF News 4 Today Greenville, SC

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Take down bird feeders, secure trash to co-exist with black bears in South Carolina (SC, April 2024)

Take down bird feeders, secure trash to co-exist with black bears in South Carolina (SC, April 2024)

“Take down bird feeders, secure trash to co-exist with black bears in South Carolina” April 15, 2024  |  South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

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