Bear Sightings in Springtime - What to Do and What Not to Do

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEARS IN THE SPRING TIME  

As the weather warms, sightings of multiple types of wildlife potentially increase.  This could include black bears that might be seen in or around your neighborhood this spring and summer, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.  If left alone, bears typically will return to established bear range – the north Georgia mountains, the Ocmulgee River drainage system in central Georgia or the Okefenokee Swamp in the southeastern part of the state.   

Where do these wandering bears come from? What do you do if you see a bear? How can you discourage a bear from staying in your neighborhood? Answers to these questions and more can be found on the Wildlife Resources Division website.

MORE INFORMATION

• Full News Release on Springtime Sightings of Bears
• Georgia Black Bear Information
• Where Bears Belong - Video
• Nuisance Wildlife Information

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