09/09/2026
🐻 Bear Aware: Hibernation Ready!
As fall settles in, bears are entering hyperphagia—eating as much as they can to prepare for hibernation. Keep your distance, secure attractants, and remember: a bear that looks calm is still a wild animal preparing for winter. Give them space and let them stay wild! 🐻🍂
As bears become more active in and around our community, it’s important to know what to do when you encounter one.
If you see a bear, give it plenty of space and do not approach it. Secure your garbage, pet food, birdseed and other potential food sources around your home.
Call 911 if:
-A bear is actively threatening or attacking a person.
-A bear has entered or is trying to enter a home or building.
-There is an immediate threat to people or public safety.
Do not call 911 for:
-A bear simply passing through your neighborhood.
-A bear in a tree or any other location where it is not threatening anyone.
-General questions or reports about bear activity that do not involve an immediate threat.
When in doubt, prioritize your safety, keep your distance and never approach or feed a bear.
