Southington Has The Necessities for Bear Sightings

SOUTHINGTON, CT - The state’s black bear population has been increasing, and Southington is among the leading towns for sightings, the Record-Journal reported, citing the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Over the past calendar year, reports of black bear sighting totaled 44.

That compares to eight reports in Cheshire, three in Wallingford and two in Meriden, the DEEP said.

The majority of Connecticut’s hundreds of black bears inhabit the northwestern portion of the state, according to the DEEP.

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The DEEP has a standard warning not to approach or feed black bears, and to hide garbage cans inside a garage or shed.

Anyone who has spotted a black bear in a densely populated area can contact the DEEP at 860-424-3011 or 860-424-3333.