The Town of Wise and the surrounding areas are experiencing a large increase of bear sightings. The Wise Police Department is currently working with a Virginia State Biologist on tracking bear in our area. If you observe a bear please do not approach it and immediately contact the Wise Police Department so we can better serve our citizens and our community. The Department of Game & Inland Fisheries has provided several tips to help reduce the chance of a bear sighting near your home and/or business: Secure your garbage: Store garbage indoors, in a shed, in a garage, or in a bear-proof container. Put garbage out in the morning of pickup, not the night before. Take trash to the dump frequently. Pick up pet food: Feed pets only what they will eat in a single feeding or feed them indoors. Remove the food bowl soon after pets finish. Pick up uneaten food. Don not leave food out overnight. Remove the bird feeder: Bears consume seeds and nuts found in the wild, so bird feeders become a favored target for bears. Clean the outdoor grill often Do not put meat scraps or any other strong-smelling food in the compost pile. Consider an enclosed compost bin. Pick up and remove ripe fruit from fruit trees and surrounding grounds. Install electric fencing to protect beehives, dumpsters, gardens, compost piles, or other potential food sources. Talk to your neighbors: Make sure your neighbors and community are aware of the ways to prevent nuisance bear problems. Also please be aware that feeding bears is illegal, never intentionally feed a bear! For more information on Living With Black Bears in Virginia and current wildlife laws please go todgif.virginia.gov/wildlife/bear/living-with-black-bears/
Posted on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:59:57 +0000
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