As the fall season approaches, the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service (COS) is cautioning the public about the increasing activity of bears gearing up for hibernation.
With winter on the horizon, bears are on a mission to find food and pack on fat reserves. Unfortunately, factors like drought, wildfires, and poor berry harvests in different parts of the province have led to a scarcity of natural food sources for these furry creatures.
As a result, bears might be forced to venture further than usual and explore new territories in search of sustenance. This behavior poses a risk of bears encroaching into residential areas.
COS emphasizes the importance of minimizing attractants that could lure bears into communities, such as unsecured garbage, pet food, birdseed, and other food sources that can condition bears to associate humans with food.
Keyphrase: bear activity anticipation
