>Ilwaco woman fined $500 for feeding bears
LONG BEACH, Wash. (AP) — A woman on trial for feeding bears in her Ilwaco neighborhood agreed Wednesday to stop to settle the...
View ArticleElderly woman, age 81, remains jailed for feeding birds
Perhaps owners of bird feeders should be aware as they might just have to go to jail. Sebring (Fox13) reported earlier, January 31, 2014, that a woman, age 81, who is reported as having dementia and...
View Article3 charged with feeding bears in central Florida area where woman was mauled...
Published June 20, 2014Associated Press Facebook0 Twitter0 LAKE MARY, Fla. – Three people in central Florida face charges for feeding bears and other wildlife in an area where a woman was mauled by one...
View ArticleChristie Administration Offers Tips to Reduce Conflicts and Encounters with...
(Source: State of New Jersey) CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION OFFERS TIPS TO REDUCE CONFLICTS AND ENCOUNTERS WITH BEARS DURING ACTIVE SPRING PERIOD (13/P49) TRENTON -Black bears have emerged from winter dens...
View ArticleBlack bear enjoys repose in a hammock in Fla. neighborhood
(CNN) -- In Florida, one could coin a new term for black bears: Pets. Or maybe: Pests. Some have gotten into the habit, it seems, of visiting neighborhoods there, and on Thursday, one was literally...
View ArticleAlaska man accused of feeding multiple moose
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage man is accused of illegally feeding cabbage to multiple moose on his property, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers received a tip last month that...
View Article>Alaska man accused of feeding multiple moose
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage man is accused of illegally feeding cabbage to multiple moose on his property, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers received a tip last month that...
View Article81-year-old Sebring woman arrested for feeding bears
An 81-year-old woman is behind bars at the Highlands County Jail after she was arrested for feeding bears. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers say Mary Mussleman refused to stop...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Remove Bird Feeders to Avoid Tempting Bears (State of Vermont)
(Source: State of Vermont) It's Time to Remove Bird Feeders to Avoid Tempting Bears The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is urging people to take down their bird feeders to avoid attracting bears...
View ArticleEncounters are increasing – be “bear aware” out there (Arizona Game and Fish...
(Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department) PHOENIX - As temperatures climb and Arizonans head north, human encounters with bears in the high country and in expanding mountain communities are on the...
View ArticleWV Division of Natural Resources Warns: Don't Feed the Bears! (State of West...
(Source: State of West Virginia) 4/28/2014 WVDNR warns against feeding black bears. Fed bears can become a nuisance and may have to be humanely destroyed. The Division of Natural Resources reminds all...
View ArticleBear mauling aftermath captured by 911 call
The woman mauled by a bear wails in the background of a 911 call, released today by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. "Oh my God," screams Terri Frana, 45, in the moments after the attack. While...
View ArticleCAUTION: Black bears are on the move in Armstrong County
Signs with that sound advice are posted in state parks and recreational areas throughout the state. However, the advice also applies to homeowners living in residential areas. Every June or July,...
View ArticleAlaska man faces fine, jail time for allegedly feeding moose
Published January 11, 2014Associated Press Moose are seen in Franconia, N.H. Moose watching is one of several free things to do in New Hampshire.AP ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Anchorage man is accused of...
View Article>7 bears target woman's home for dine and dash
ISSAQUAH - Even if a bear hasn't knocked over your garbage can, plopped down to snack on your birdseed or eaten apples from a tree in your yard, it could be a matter of time. Bears are fattening up for...
View ArticleBears are out; be Bear Aware this summer (State of Colorado)
(Source: State of Colorado) 4/24/2013 Division of Wildlife Bears are out; be Bear Aware this summer DURANGO, Colo. - Black bears have emerged from their winter dens and it's time for Colorado residents...
View ArticleBear encounters . . . conflict in controversy
In Chicago, "Da Bears" are a rallying cry for the city. Animals are iconic images for many sports teams, school nicknames and other venues. They are symbols of pride, competition and admiration....
View ArticleColorado Parks and Wildlife warns of Alamosa bear confrontations
Bears can be dangerous animals when they are confronted unexpectedly or are cornered in unfamiliar surroundings. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife folks advise that they are still monitoring at least one...
View ArticleDEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Conflicts with Coyotes and Black Bears (State of...
(Source: State of New York) For Release: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on preventing conflicts with coyotes and...
View ArticleDEC offers tips for dealing with conflicts with coyotes and nuisance bears
The following is a DEC press release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on preventing conflicts with coyotes and nuisance bear encounters. With...
View ArticleBear mauling 911 call: 'She's breathing and she's bleeding hard'
"Oh my God!" Terri Frana's frantic wails can be heard in the background of a 911 call as her son explains to an emergency dispatcher Saturday night that his mother has just been mauled by a 200-pound...
View ArticleWoman, 81, charged with feeding bears
An 81-year-old Florida woman has been jailed and charged with feeding bears. According to the Associated Press, the Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she...
View ArticleWashington woman fined $500 for feeding bears
LONG BEACH, Wash. (AP) — A woman on trial for feeding bears in her neighborhood in Washington state has agreed to stop and pay a fine to...
View Article3 charged with feeding bears in central Florida
LAKE MARY, Fla. (AP) â Three people in central Florida face charges for feeding bears and other wildlife in an area where a woman was mauled by one in April. ...
View ArticleAttacked woman may face first bear-feeding charges
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Lake Tahoe woman who was attacked by a black bear in her backyard could become the first person in the area charged with illegally feeding the wild animals. California...
View Article>Attacked woman may face first bear-feeding charges
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Lake Tahoe woman who was attacked by a black bear in her backyard could become the first person...
View ArticleMontana man sentenced for feeding black bears
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A southwestern Montana man who has been feeding black bears for more than a decade, leading wardens to kill at least a dozen bears, has been given a two-year suspended sentence for...
View ArticleTips to Reduce Encounters with Black Bears (Sussex County, NJ)
(Source: Sussex County, NJ) Having emerged from winter dens, black bears are entering a very active period of the year in search of food, increasing the possibility of encounters with people. Tips to...
View ArticleDEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife Offers Tips to Reduce Encounters with...
(Source: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) DEP'S DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFERS TIPS TO REDUCE ENCOUNTERS WITH BLACK BEARS DURING ACTIVE SPRING PERIOD (15/P38) TRENTON -...
View ArticleDivision of Natural Resources Warns: Don't Feed the Bears! (State of West...
(Source: State of West Virginia) WV DNR News Release 5 L E G E N D 1 - General News 2 - Hunting News 3 - Fishing News 4 - Law Enforcement News 5 - Parks News Facebook: WV Commerce - State Parks Hoy...
View ArticleMDC staff forced to euthanize nuisance black bear in Christian County...
(Source: Missouri Department of Conservation) Please Credit "Courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation" News from the Ozark and Southwest regions Published on: Jul. 21, 2015 Posted by Francis...
View ArticleMDC staff forced to euthanize nuisance black bear in Christian County… (State...
(Source: State of Missouri) Please Credit "Courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation" News from the Ozark and Southwest regions Published on: Jul. 21, 2015 Posted by Francis Skalicky CHRISTIAN...
View ArticleDEC Issues Guidance to Homeowners to Avoid Problems With Bears (New York...
(Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) For Release: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Warmer Spring Weather Is Here, Which Means New York's Black Bears Are on the Move The New York...
View ArticleNJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife offers tips to reduce encounters with bears
With black bears having emerged from winter dens in New Jersey, they are entering a very active period of the year in search of food, increasing the possibility of encounters with people, especially...
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