Bear Related Brochures, Flyers, and Videos
To order publications, use the FWC Publications request service.
General Bear Information
- A Guide to Living in Bear Country
- Una Guia Para Vivir en Territorio de Osos
- You Live in Bear Country Flyer
- Usted Vive en Territorio de Osos
- Welcome to Bear Country, A Visitors Guide
- Informational Door Hanger (English/En Español)
- A Guide to Bear Behavior Levels
- "Are You Attracting Bears?" Quiz
- Calories of Acorns vs. Human Provided Foods
How to Secure Trash
- How to Make Your Trashcan Bear-Resistant with Hasps
- How to Build a Bear-Resistant Shed for Your Trashcans (General Design)
- How to Build a Bear-Resistant Shed for Your Trashcans (Slated Design)
- How to Build a Bear-Resistant Shed for Your Trashcans (Enclosed Design)
- Modify Your Dumpster to Be Bear-Resistant
- What is a Bear-Resistant Dumpster?
- Ways to Secure Your Garbage
How to Secure Other Attractants
- How to Build an Electric Unwelcome Mat (Bear Deterrent)
- How to Use Electric Fencing to Exclude Bears and Prevent Property Damage
- Uso de Cercas Eléctricas Para Disuadir a Los Osos Negros
- How to Compost in Bear Country
- How to Make Your Wildlife Feeder Bear-Resistant
- How to Keep Your Pets Safe in Bear Country
- Proteja a Su Mascota de Los Osos Negros y Los Coyotes
- How to Keep Your Animals Safe Around Bears, Coyotes, and Panthers
Living with Florida Black Bear Video Series
- Bear Behavior
- Cause for a Call
- Scare the Bear
- A Day in the Life of Florida Black Bear
- How to Make Your Wildlife Feeders Bear-Resistant
- How FWC Conducts Bear Population Estimates
- How to Protect Pets and Livestock in Bear Country
- BearWise Communities
- Vehicle Collisions with Bears
- Bears and Bird Feeders
Bear Related Videos
- How to Properly Use Bear Spray
- How to Use Electric Fencing to Secure Outdoor Attractants
- Bear-resistant Trashcan Demonstration
- Bears Attempting to Access Bear-Resistant Trashcan Shed
- Be Bear Aware Public Service Announcement
- Be Bear Aware in Florida (USDA Forest Service)
- How to Make Your Trashcan Bear-Resistant with Hasps
- How to Make Your Trashcan Bear-Resistant with Straps (JimTheKayakGuy)
- How to Make Your Trashcan Bear-Resistant (Roanoke Valley Television, VA)
- Various FWC Bear Related Videos
- Bear-Resistant Trashcan Maintenance (Seminole County production)
- Virtual Bear School
IBA Publications (2002 to present)
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We can tailor some literature to your needs (e.g., kiosks, community newsletters), please email us at BearManagement@MyFWC.com with your outreach material request.