New Hampshire Public Radio

Bearly awake: NH black bears waking up from hibernation, looking for food

As spring melts the snow pack and the weather warms up, New Hampshire’s approximately 6,000 bears are coming out of ...

N.H.’s black bears are awake and hungry. Officials urge residents to stow their bird feeders.

Bears have an extremely acute sense of smell, long memories, and high intelligence,” said Dan Bailey of N.H. Fish and Game.
VTDigger

As warming climate brings bears out of hibernation earlier, preventing backyards from becoming buffets is key to coexistence

As bears emerge from their dens in early spring, they’re on the search for food. That can lead them to backyard beehives, ...
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Bears are waking up, Vermonters should take down birdfeeders and secure other food sources to prevent bear conflicts

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is receiving reports of bears coming out of their dens and is urging Vermonters to ...
News4JAX

FWC urges Floridians to ‘Be BearWise’ as bears become more active this spring

Spring has arrived, and black bears across Florida are becoming more active, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
KTVB

Idaho Fish and Game warns Wood River Valley residents of increased black bear sightings

BOISE, Idaho — Black bears are appearing in neighborhoods throughout the Wood River Valley, and wildlife officials said it's because the animals are looking for an easy meal. The Idaho Department of ...