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Helping people live responsibly with black bears
  • BearWise Basics
    • Outdoor 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
  • Bear Safety Tips
    • Bear Encounters
    • Keep Bears Out
    • Dogs and Bears
    • Hike, Camp, Fish Safely
    • Vacation Tips
    • Livestock, Bees, Crops, Orchards
    • Bear Spray
    • Tips for Hunters
  • BearWise Resources
    • Article Bank
      • Be BearWise at Home
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black bear on deck stairs

 black bear on deck stairs

black bear on deck stairs

bear on deck stairs

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