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Be BearWise: Follow FWC’s bear necessities this fall
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - The FWC reminds you to help protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that could attract these animals to your yard or neighborhood. -
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Be BearWise this fall, secure garbage and other foods
Monday, September 28, 2020 - Protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that might attract these animals to your yard or neighborhood. -
Reminder: First of two Bear Management Plan webinars this week
Monday, October 21, 2019 - The first webinar will be held Thursday, Oct. 24 and the second webinar will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, both from 6 to 8 p.m. (ET). -
Bears are more active in the fall
Monday, September 9, 2019 - In the fall, Florida black bears begin preparing for the winter by consuming extra calories to pack on fat. During this time, they will eat anything that’s convenient and feeding on garbage provides more calories and less effort than foraging in the woods.
