May 19,2006
“THE BEARS ARE AWAKE AND HERE”
It's that time of year. The Bears are out of hibernation and looking for an easy and free meal. Longview Hills is surrounded by' excellent bear habitat and bears have been known to visit our community. The only reason a bear will visit you is FOOD. They are opportunists and will take a meal anywhere; including your garbage can left out the night before collection day.
Oregon Fish and Wildlife strongly recommends that you Do NOT put your garbage cans out until the morning of the pickup. Bears have a very acute sense of smell and can even smell from over 1/4 of a mile away.. If you put them out the night before you are inviting a bear to dinner. . Bears are most active in early morning or at night. Hence it is best to put your garbage cans out the morning of pickup. Already this year Longview Hills residents are being visited by either raccoons or bear. One attracts the other. DON"T invite a Bear to modify it's natural habits. Remember A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR.
If you see or come across any bears, PLEASE contact Tammy Wagner with the Oregon Fish and Wildlife at 867-0300 ext #255. This number is good day or night. If she is not there, leave a message.
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