Black Bear Safety Tips

Post date: Jun 11, 2019 3:37:48 PM

If you haven't yet seen a black bear on the trails or streets in Southcliff, it's probably only a matter of time before you do. If you've lived here for a while, you probably know what precautions to take or what to do if you do see one. But if you need a reminder, and for those newer to the area, here are links to a few articles you may want to review. We are not endorsing the effectiveness of advice they offer. We offer these merely as a starting point and encourage you to do your own research.

1. https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/black-bear-safety-tips/ 

2. https://theblueridgehighlander.com/Black-Bears-of-the-Blue-Ridge-Smoky-Mountains/Black-Bear-Safety-and-Avoiding-Bear-Human-Conflict/index.php 

3. https://backcountrycanadatravel.com/canadian-wildlife/black-bears/ 

4. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htm#Avoiding