The bears in Bellevue are especially looking for bird feeders. Bring your bird feeders inside now to reduce the number of bears in your neighborhood. The last several years of sighting reports show that the bears are most active from the end of May into August. The neighborhoods between Forest Drive and Coal Creek Park and around Lakemount Blvd. seem to have more sightings than other areas and bears target this area to forage from bird feeders. Take action now to reduce the number of black bears that you see in your neighborhood.
Bears are wild animals and can be dangerous if they feel threatened.
Go inside the nearest house until the bear leaves the area. If you are not able to go inside, walk away from the bear. Never run from a bear. Stay calm, don't make noise that could scare the bear but do talk loud enough for it to become aware of your presence. Never approach a bear.