Wandering bears will start to cause some excitement in the area over the next month or so. They seldom cause problems but they do get a lot of attention. Usually it's just younger males, who have set off to locate their own territories.
Bears are inquisitive and when it comes to food they're opportunists.
They will raid a garbage can or eat berries and insects, whichever come in their path first. If you see a bear, keep a safe distance away. A bear is not dangerous when left alone, but lots of people and traffic can spook the animal. This proposal would allow anglers to catch 5 fish but only 2 can be over 12 inches. On Saturday, the 23rd, it's another fishing clinic, but this time it's for novice adult anglers, sponsored by DEC at its Avon Office.