If the animal kills livestock again after being captured and conditioned, it is euthanized due to the extremely difficult, if not impossible, nature of catching the bear multiple times. Two of the bears apprehended in late March were moved approximately 25 miles from the capture site and conditioned. The third animal, which was involved in the goat kills, had been captured and conditioned in December. It had killed a goat at its previous capture site and apparently had not learned from its earlier experience. As a result, the bear was euthanized.
Most bears are easily frightened into leaving.
Never approach the animal and observe only from a distance. Make your presence known through clapping, talking, singing or making other sounds. Make sure the bear has an escape route. These are all warning signs that you are too close. Slowly back away.