
The Ministry of Natural Resources is committed to reducing preventable causes of human-bear conflict in Ontario. The Bear Wise Program teaches people about black bears as well as things they must do to keep bears away from urban and semi urban areas. We work with community leaders to establish local prevention programs. We offer many education and awareness products including a website. We provide a bear information and reporting line. We work in partnership with police to respond to human-bear incidents.
Prevent encounters:
Learn about black bears:
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| Seed, suet and nectar can attract black bears. |
Be Bear Wise – What You Can Do
Warmer weather is here and it is the perfect time to be Bear Wise.
You can remove many things that attract black bears to populated areas. Here are some tips:
Are You Bear Wise?
Melissa Lamb of CHEX-TV learns about bear safety.
Black Bear Ecology - Teacher Guides
With a focus on the fascinating world of black bears, this program provides teachers with a classroom ready resource. More...
TO REPORT BEAR PROBLEMS: contact the Bear Reporting Line at: 
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