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Ivoryton, CT

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7 days ago

Some great advise from our local officials!As bears become more regular residents of Connecticut towns, it is important that people learn to adapt to the presence of bears and take measures to avoid damage and problems. If people do not take precautions, problem behavior by bears can increase, possibly leading to bears being removed or euthanized.Much of Connecticut’s landscape is now forested and suitable for black bears. The rapid increase in the bear population between the early 2000s and today is expected to continue. As the population expands, interactions between humans and bears will increase. People should learn what to do if they see a bear and how to avoid unnecessary conflicts by keeping food away from bears.If You See a Bear:Observe it from a distance. Advertise your presence by shouting and waving your arms or walk slowly away. Never attempt to feed or attract bears. Report bear sightings to the Wildlife Division (or email deep.wildlife@ct.gov).Bears Near your HomeIn wilderness settings, bears usually avoid people. But food attractants near homes can cause them to grow habituated to humans and disturbances, such as dogs and other noises. Bears are attracted by bird feeders, garbage, outdoor pet food, compost piles, fruit trees, and berry-producing shrubs.To avoid attracting bears:Never feed bears. Bears that associate food with people may become bold, aggressive, and dangerous. This may lead to personal injury, property damage, and the need to euthanize problem animals.Remove bird feeders from late March through November. If a bear visits a bird feeder in winter, remove the feeder.Wait until the morning of collection before bringing out trash. Add a few capfuls of ammonia to trash bags and garbage cans to mask food odors. Keep trash bags in a container with a tight lid and store in a garage or shed.Do not leave pet food outside overnight. Store livestock food in airtight containers.Do not put meats or sweet-smelling fruit rinds in compost piles. Lime can be sprinkled on the compost pile to reduce the smell and discourage bears.Thoroughly clean grills after use or store in a garage or shed.Encourage your neighbors to take similar precautions.If you see a bear on your property you can either leave the bear alone and wait for it to leave or make loud noises from a safe distance to attempt to scare the bear away. After the bear leaves the property, remove anything that may have attracted it to the area.For more information visit portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Wildlife/Fact-Sheets/Black-Bear ... See MoreSee Less

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Bushy Hill Nature Center

1 month ago

Check out what one of our former campers/staff is doing! Congrats, Alex!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Bushy Hill Nature Center

2 months ago

Thank you to A Place Called Hope for helping one of our hawks! So glad he’s home and happy! ... See MoreSee Less

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Bushy Hill Nature Center
253 Bushy Hill Rd.
Ivoryton, CT 06442
(860) 767-2148
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