Black bear warning issued for Clarenville

[Jacalynn Furlong]

The Department of Natural Resources is advising residents in Clarenville of a number of black bear sightings in the town.

Residents are encouraged to take appropriate steps to avoid attracting bears into their communities and backyards, where the animals can pose a risk to public safety. This includes the proper storage, collection, and disposal of garbage.

 If anyone encounters a bear, they are advised by the department to remain calm, give the animal space, back away slowly and do not run and avoid eye contact with the bear.

It is also recommended to remove any garbage or food that may attract animals.

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[Nicholas Hickey]

anyone know why some areas, st johns and clarenville areas are booming with bears but my area moose management 28  is suffering from what i can call the worst few years for bears yet? im about a hour from clarenville and 2.5 hours from st johns. anyone know what there gonna do about them? a cull of bears to an extent?