Missouri black bears are waking up from hibernation | What experts want you to know:

Missouri black bears are waking up from hibernation | What experts want you to know:

Experts say black bears are super focused on finding food in the spring. Here's how to avoid unwanted bear encounters:

MDC reminds people to be BearWise about black bears

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise.Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused on fattening up after a long winter’s sleep. Unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings could attract the attention of a hungry bear. MDC Furbearer Biologist Nate Bowersock said it is important that…

MDC urges residents to be BearWise as black bears emerge in spring - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding residents to follow BearWise practices this spring as black bears emerge from winter and search for food. Missouri’s black bear population, estimated at more than 1,000, becomes more active in the spring as the animals work to regain weight lost during hibernation. Officials warn that unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings can attract bears. MDC furb…

Warm, dry winter means bears are waking early statewide

When a bear pokes its head outside a den in early spring, it takes very little to coax it back into hibernation. Colorado black bears typically do not emerge until snow melts and food becomes visible ...