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Be Bear Wise To Prevent Bear Encounters

Posted on Monday, March 04, 2024 09:15 AM

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Be Bear Wise to Prevent Bear Encounters

Public should exercise caution as bears come out of hibernation early

March 01, 2024
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public to exercise caution as black bears begin to come out of hibernation. With this winter’s mild weather and lack of snow, there have been reports of black bears coming out of hibernation early in some parts of...