Wildlife

We want to educate our guests on how to respond to black bears. I for one enjoy their presence and as a neighborhood, we have never had a dangerous “incident” involving a bear.

Learning to share their habitat is crucial for their safety and ours.

We want to educate our guests on how to respond to black bears. I for one enjoy their presence and as a neighborhood, we have never had a dangerous “incident” involving a bear.

Learning to share their habitat is crucial for their safety and ours.

BLACK BEAR ALERT!

If you see a bear on the property, do not approach, take photos, or observe it from outside. Remain indoors or on the porch to view safely. Allowing a bear to stay undisturbed can encourage repeat visits.

Instead, make loud noises such as banging pot lids, using the air horn provided at the property, waving your arms, or shouting to scare it away.

Please note that bears are protected in this area, and the use of firearms is strictly prohibited.

BLACK BEAR ALERT!

If you see a bear on the property, do not approach, take photos, or observe it from outside. Remain indoors or on the porch to view safely. Allowing a bear to stay undisturbed can encourage repeat visits.

Instead, make loud noises such as banging pot lids, using the air horn provided at the property, waving your arms, or shouting to scare it away.

Please note that bears are protected in this area, and the use of firearms is strictly prohibited.

What To Do If You Have a Close Encounter With a Black Bear:

If you encounter a bear, back away slowly while speaking in a calm, low voice. Do not run, as this may trigger a chase.

If you are near a car, get inside or place the car between you and the bear.

If near the house, move to the porch or higher ground.

If a bear comes toward you, make yourself appear larger by raising your arms and shouting. Maintain eye contact and continue backing away slowly. Do not run or play dead! As this is not effective with black bears.

If attacked, defend yourself using rocks, sticks, or anything within reach.

Although black bear attacks are extremely rare, they can occur if bears become accustomed to human presence.

Always follow proper food safety and disposal guidelines to reduce the chance of attracting bears.

Never approach a bear, especially if cubs are present.

Be sure to educate children as well to help ensure everyone’s safety and awareness.

What To Do If You Have a Close Encounter With a Black Bear:

If you encounter a bear, back away slowly while speaking in a calm, low voice. Do not run, as this may trigger a chase.

If you are near a car, get inside or place the car between you and the bear.

If near the house, move to the porch or higher ground.

If a bear comes toward you, make yourself appear larger by raising your arms and shouting. Maintain eye contact and continue backing away slowly. Do not run or play dead! As this is not effective with black bears.

If attacked, defend yourself using rocks, sticks, or anything within reach.

Although black bear attacks are extremely rare, they can occur if bears become accustomed to human presence.

Always follow proper food safety and disposal guidelines to reduce the chance of attracting bears.

Never approach a bear, especially if cubs are present.

Be sure to educate children as well to help ensure everyone’s safety and awareness.

How to Not Attract Bears to Our Property:

•Never intentionally feed the bears. Once they know humans can provide food they will

stop at nothing to find more and they will keep returning.

•Properly store trash and food. Tie garbage bags securely before placing in the garage

garbage cans. Keep the garage door shut at all times.

Do not store birdseed, pet food, or any type of food or garbage in your car

or on the porch.

•Do not leave a pet’s food bowl outside overnight. Bears are omnivorous, and small

animals outdoors is dangerous for your animals as well as the bears. Although it’s

unusual for a bear to attack a cat or dog, even in self-defense as they are typically

afraid of dogs, it can happen. Especially if there are cubs around. To avoid conflicts,

keep your animals close and indoors, especially at night and early in the morning.

•Clean barbecue grills thoroughly after each use or the odors will attract black bears.

Do not leave any food on the decks or throw any food waste on the property.

•Bears are most hungry when emerging from their dens in the spring and when

fattening themselves up in the fall.