Province urges people to be cautious as warm weather may see bears leaving dens early

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reminding people to be bear wise in the coming weeks, over concerns that warm weather could see bears leaving their dens earlier than normal.

Province urges people to be cautious as warm weather may see bears leaving dens early | CBC News LoadedCBC NewsThe Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the warm weather may result in bears leaving their dens early this year.

"It happens every year," he said. "Even in the winter months we hear of bears found wandering through the forest and there are any number of things that can disturb a bear." Ryckman said emerging a bit earlier this year likely wouldn't be a major issue in terms of the health of the bear population. "There isn't a whole lot of food for bears to eat at this time of year, at least not high calorie foods," he said. "It's entirely possible that bears along that urban interface will start seeking human-based foods if they're available.

 

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