Description
Today bears have a growing people-problem: their "backyards" are full of humans and people-provided food is everywhere. Discover practical solutions and real-world examples of how to prevent conflicts at home and at play so we can do a better job of sharing space with these intelligent, adaptable animals. CONTENTS- Understanding Bears and Bear Behavior- Bear-Proofing Your Home- Being Bear-Smart in the Outdoors- Attractant Management: Garbage, Bird Feeders, Fruit Trees, Beehives, Chicken Coops, Gardens, and more - Creating Bear-Smart Communities- Preventing Conflicts - Responding to Encounters and Attacks- A Bear Manager's World- Case Studies from the U.S. & Canada- North American Bear Populations, Extensive ResourcesFor homeowners, communities, wildlife managers, educators, and anyone who spends time in the great outdoors.
Author: Linda Masterson
Publisher: Pixyjack Press, Inc.
Published: 02/05/2016
Pages: 290
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d
ISBN13: 9781936555611
ISBN10: 1936555611
BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Animals | Mammals
- House & Home | Outdoor & Recreational Areas | General
- Nature | Animals | Bears
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