Warning Alabama: Black Bears At The Beach
I understand that this is the time of the year for wildlife to move around Alabama and other states.
It’s getting warmer and they have been in hibernation and they are really really hungry right now.
It’s getting ridiculous though when they start showing up on the beach.
"Bears on the beach", that is not supposed to be something that we ever see in the news. I have seen a lot of doorbell camera videos lately in Alabama of bears just going crazy.
I understand they are very hungry and that is the main reason why they are doing things out of the ordinary.
Let’s get back to the matter at hand, which is this bear on the beach.
The bears are typically not near the beach when they hibernate and I can’t help but wonder how far this one had to travel to get to the beach.
Imagine you are on a trip with your family and you are trying to do some relaxing in the sun…and then you’re attacked by a hungry bear who has you for a quick snack.
That would depend on your size. I don’t know you might be more of a main course.
Beach bears? Recent photos of a black bear taking a dip in the Gulf in Destin, FL.And maybe my favorite comment came from John Carter Winn ...
Which makes you wonder why these people are just hanging out and taking pictures?
The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division have an online form where Alabama residents can report Black Bear sightings.
Report sightings: https://game.dcnr.alabama.gov/BlackBear
Recently Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division announced that Black Bears can now be found in every county in this great state of Alabama.
The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division also posted a series of frequently asked questions about Black Bears.
YES Bears could be seen in any county.
NO We did not release them there. YES Alabama is part of the black bear's natural and historic range. NO We do not remove them from their habitat and relocate them. YES We do trap, tag, and monitor some bears to learn about them. NO They don't need to be fed, helped, or removed from an area. YES Cubs are on the move with mama now, and you may see them. NO Do not approach them for a picture. YES Please report your sightings for our database. NO It's not hard to live without conflicts with bears. YES Other states with more bears can do it - you can too! NO Don't forget to stay BEARWISE and learn easy ways to live safely near them and avoid bear issues: Below is info from https://bearwise.org/LOOK: Iconic products released the year you were born
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