Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife:
If you live in Washington, chances are you live in bear country. Black bears may be present nearly anywhere in our state, including suburban areas and greenbelts near towns and neighborhoods. Washingtonians have a responsibility to take simple precautions to help avoid conflicts that can put both people and wildlife at risk. In the video below and in our recent blog post, we discuss how Washingtonians can protect themselves, protect their property, and protect wildlife by preventing bears from becoming habituated to non-natural food sources. For more information, please visit wdfw.wa.gov/blackbears and https://wdfw.medium.com/keep-bears-wild-by-cleaning-up….