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DEP Bear Precautions and Info

From the DEP site About Bears .. Please take note (and Don't Feed the Bears or Other Wildlife)

on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 21:55

From the CT DEEP website:
Bear Management
As Connecticut’s bear population continues to increase, more bears, particularly young bears, will be seen near residential areas. The DEEP's response will depend on the specifics of each bear situation. The me
re presence of a bear does not necessitate its removal. In most cases, if left alone, the bear will make its way to a more natural habitat. Removing food attractants, such as bird feeders, reduces the chance that bears will go near homes. The DEEP seldom relocates bears.