It's mating season for coyotes and foxes. Courtship rituals include howling at night. Eau Claire County - Animals are moving around now because of the unusual warm weather. Raccoons and possums, which are semi-hibernators, mated in January and will have their pups in March after a gestation period of 63 days. Bear cubs are about eight weeks old.
Some bears are out of hibernation now which is a month ahead of time.
Removal of these items can deter bears from visiting your property. Boat renewal notices are in the mail. Boat owners can mail their check directly to the address on the card to renew boat for another two years. Boat owners who moved in the last two years will not receive a notice so can pick up an application form at DNR offices. Renewal fees remain the same as last year.