
A hungry black bear takes advantage of unsecured garbage cans in St. Ignatius.Bear-resistant containers can help prevent a mess, protect people and pets, and keep bears from being euthanized due to becoming dangerously habituated to human food sources. (Courtesy of Tamara Schane)
June 18, 2020
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Assistance available to prevent bear conflicts
A large black bear is just this week’s latest bruin to feast at the St. Ignatius home garbage smorgasbord.