Human-Bear Conflicts

Birdfeeders

Birdfeeders are often overlooked when it comes to minimizing human-bear conflicts in residential areas.  However, these feeders supply an easy food source and provide an easy meal to bears.

• Store birdfeed inside or in a sturdy, enclosed structure.
   

• If you see a bear in your neighborhood, remove birdfeeders for a minimum of 7 days.
   

• If you insist on feeding birds, minimize potential damage by hanging birdfeeders on a pulley system at least 8 feet above the ground.
   

• Natural foods for songbirds are abundant in the summer months when bears are most active, so removing feeders will have no negative impacts on birds.