Watch Out For Bears: Town Of Avon

Town of Avon

AVON, CT — Local officials and Avon police are warning residents to watch out for bears as the weather is warming up and bears are now awake from a long winter's nap.

According to a recent announcement from the town, there are many do's and don'ts regarding these furry, clawed creatures that, more and more, must co-exist with humans.

"Black bears should never be fed, either intentionally or unintentionally," said Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division Director Jenny Dickson in a statement.

"Bears that are attracted to homes by easily accessible foods lose their fear of humans. These bears spend more time in neighborhoods and near people, increasing risks to public safety, the likelihood of property damage, and the possibility that the bears may be hit and killed by vehicles."

The Town of Avon has posted a number of bear safety tips on its website: http://www.avonct.gov/poli.../pages/black-bear-dos-and-donts.

Meanwhile,bear sightings can be reported by calling DEEP at 860-424-3011 or on their website at https://portal.ct.gov/.../Nuisanc.../Living-with-Black-Bears.

For more information on dealing with black bears, click on this link.