BEAR Logic Month: When to contact Nevada Division of Wildlife with bear issues
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/22/2014 - 1:14pm
July is BEAR Logic Month, a time to teach residents and visitors how to live and recreate in bear county. When a bear in its own habitat is exhibiting normal bear behavior, it’s unlikely to be a cause for concern. NDOW cautions people to never to approach or attempt an interaction with a bear. Of course the best option is to never have a bear encounter in the first place.
NDOW recognizes that bears rummaging through garbage or eating apples in backyards may constitute a nuisance and possibly frighten people, however, it is your responsibility while living or recreating in bear habitat to remove these attractants before further steps are taken by NDOW.
Remember, persistent or extremely bold bears pose a public safety risk. Contact NDOW if a bear:
— Enters your home
— Causes damage to property or vehicles
— Seems unafraid of or approaches humans
— Contact NDOW at 775-688-BEAR.
BEAR Logic Month Art Contest
Don’t forget to enter the BEAR Logic Month Art Contest. This contest is open to all elementary and middle school students in Nevada.
Enter your drawing of Nevada's bears and you could win.
The winner's art will be featured on the Bear Logic promotional materials for the following year including t-shirts and coffee mugs.
All entries must be received at your nearest regional Nevada Department of Wildlife office by Friday, August 29, 2014. Go here for information and your closest office.
