Let’s Talk About “Problem Bears”
When bears wander into campsites or property, they're usually not the prowling dangers people think. These majestic beings are on their usual forage, which might just intersect with our backyards as they occasionally roam for hundreds of kilometers. When a bear ambles into inhabited areas, it’s usually not danger trailing in its wake, but curiosity and hunger. 'Problem bears' arise from our leftovers or mismanaged food items; without them, bears have no business sticking around in human settlements.
Consider the 'nuisance' bear. Relocation or killing the bear doesn't solve the problem—it sidesteps it, leaving the next bear to take its place, creating a vicious cycle of conflict and potential violence. Remember, 'problem bears' are a human creation, born from the allure of easy meals. If a bear finds nothing to snack on, it will likely wander back into the forest's embrace.
Address the lure, not the bear, thus breaking the cycle.
In the end, coexistence is about respect and responsibility. For more on bears, please watch our full-length video on the Grizzly Bear (only available on our YouTube channel).
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