FALL ACTIVITY FOR BEARS BEGINS; RESIDENTS IN "BEAR COUNTRY'' URGED TO SECURE TRASH AND OTHER RESIDENTIAL FOOD SOURCES (12/P118) TRENTON - The Department of Environmental Protection is advising residents and outdoor enthusiasts in New Jersey's "bear country'' that black bears are preparing for winter and are now actively foraging for food as they prepare for the denning season. The DEP urges residents to strictly adhere to guidelines for eliminating or securing potential black bear food sources to reduce potential problem encounters with bears this fall, said Commissioner Bob Martin. "Black bears are preparing to den up for the winter season and need to consume large amounts of food in the...
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