Bears are back out in large numbers this year, and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) just released its 2026 State of the Bears report as we head into the warm months. The main concern is human-bear conflicts. “They come by when I’m not around, they will get the bird feeder,” said Ted Roth of Washington. He sees bears regularly and must remain vigilant because of their prevalence in town. Roth explained that living in …