This is important to avoid unnecessary loss of bears and to maintain public support for sound bear management. Conducting research to increase knowledge of bear biology. Educating the public on how to live with bears. Assisting people with bear problems. Controlling the bear population with hunting seasons.
People share in the responsibility to avoid conflicts with bears.
Learning effective measures to prevent bear problems will help both bears and people. The best way to avoid bear problems is to not attract them in the first place. Any DNR Regional Office or the DNR Information Center can provide the telephone number of the Area Wildlife Manager or Conservation Officer nearest you. All rights reserved.