Today bears have a growing people-problem: their “backyards” are full of humans and people-provided food is everywhere. Discover practical solutions and real-world examples of how to prevent conflicts at home and at play so we can do a better job of sharing space with these intelligent, adaptable animals. 

Contents      

- Understanding Bears and Bear Behavior

- Bear-Proofing Your Home

- Being Bear-Smart in the Outdoors

- Attractant Management: Garbage, Bird Feeders, Fruit Trees, Beehives, Chicken Coops, Gardens, and more

- Creating Bear-Smart Communities

- Preventing Conflicts

- Responding to Encounters and Attacks

- A Bear Manager’s World

- Case Studies from the U.S. & Canada

- North American Bear Populations, Extensive Resources

For homeowners, communities, wildlife managers, educators, and anyone who spends time in the great outdoors.