Halloween is fast approaching which means more pumpkins will be out, making it an easy snack for bears.
The Northern Bear Awareness Society encourages residents to put a ratchet strap on garbage bins, put away bird feeders, and pick any fruit until winter to help prevent bears from going to your property.
Board of Directors President Nicole Botten said that when it comes to the popular Halloween decoration, people don’t often think of them as an attractant.
“Especially if it’s a carved pumpkin, like a jack o’ lantern, they’re even more fragrant for a bear that has a strong sense of smell.”
“Even a whole pumpkin that’s not carved, if bears are prowling around your neighbourhood, you should definitely bring those in at night.”
Botten added while she hopes people are properly storing and keeping away attractants, there has been an improvement over the years of people doing so.
More information about the Northern Bear Awareness Society can be found on its website here.
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