In areas where bears are raiding bird feeders, bird feeding should be discontinued a minimum of one month or bird feeders should be made inaccessible. To make feeders inaccessible, hang them at least 10 feet high and six or more feet away from any tree trunks. Never intentionally feed bears. If you see a bear on your property you can either leave the bear alone and wait for it to leave or make loud noises from a safe distance to scare the bear away. Bears seen while hiking or camping Black bear attacks on humans are exceptionally rare.
Bears normally leave an area once they have sensed a human.
They may follow you, if they smell food. If you see a bear when hiking or camping, make your presence known by making noise and waving your arms. If you surprise a bear at close range, walk away slowly while facing the bear. Avoid direct eye contact which a bear might perceive as a threat. Do not run because a bear may run after you.