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VOLUME 11 ISSUE 2 April 17, 2010 - April 24, 2010
Active bears in Northwest Florida roam for food in the spring
Florida’s black bears are seen regularly in the area during the spring as they search for food. The woods provide them with all the sustenance they need, from berries to seasonal plants, but if given the opportunity of easy pickings, bears will seek out residential areas for feasting.
When wildlife appears in residential communities, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) urges residents to remove or secure anything that might attract animals, such as garbage cans, pet food, birdseed, outdoor grills and compost bins. A bear continues to come into an area after all attractants have been removed and creates problems for residents, then the FWC will consider trapping the bear.
“The best way to avoid conflicts with bears is to remove or secure anything that attracts them,” said Dave Telesco, the FWC’s Black
The FWC provides several options to residents who wish to secure their garbage and other bear attractants at MyFWC.com/Bear. Large outdoor areas with bee yards or fruiting trees or bushes are best secured by using electric fencing. Garbage can be secured either with a bear-proof can (available through waste service providers), electric fencing, storing cans in a garage or sturdy building, or making a garbage-can shed or caddy.
It is important to use the following tips when building a caddy to be sure it has the best chances of defeating a hungry bear:
Use pressure-treated ¾-inch plywood and 2 x 4 framing;
Use heavy-duty hinges and latches;
Use screws instead of nails; and
Don’t leave any gaps where a bear can get its claw into it.
Remember, if you can get into the caddy by kicking or pushing it, it is not bear-resistant. Be sure the caddy is secured to the ground or building so it can’t be tipped over.
If the FWC determines a bear in a residential setting has become too comfortable around humans, the choice for euthanizing, rather than relocation, is the best decision.
“There is no hope for rehabilitating an adult bear back into the wild once it becomes habituated to humans,” Telesco said. “The bear will only leave the woods once again to find easy sources of food. Habituated bears have lost their fear of people, making them more dangerous than wild bears.”
If you do encounter a black bear at close range, the FWC advises you take the following precautions:
Remain standing straight up;
Back up slowly;
Speak in a calm, assertive voice;
Do not run or play dead; and
Leave the bear a clear escape route.
Florida’s black bear population has expanded in recent years, and the FWC estimates there are 2,500-3,000 animals statewide. Loss of habitat from urban growth and the expansion of the bear population combine to cause bears to make forays into residential areas where they get into garbage, pet foods, birdseed, livestock feed and a host of other high-calorie foods, according to FWC biologists.
Even though the Florida black bear has increased in population in the past few decades, it is still considered a threatened species in Florida.
Residents can call the FWC’s Northwest Region office at 850-265-3676 if they have any questions about bears, or they can call the FWC's Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922 to report wildlife conflicts.
irst off, let me explain all the categories for those of you who are new to our page. You are now on the "What's New?"
or "Home" page of LaBears by Labbe'
This is where I will enable to explain who and what we are.
So bear with my monologue, please oh please!!
We must put all humour aside for the moment and discuss the necessities.
All prices will be listed and are in American dollars.
Pay Pal, Bank checks/drafts and Money orders are accepted.
please remember that there is a $25.00 shipping and handling charge
in North America.
International.....Actual shipping charge
Now back to the fun part.
The beginnings of a wonderful tour!!!!
You know I could go on forever on the What's New,
Instead however I will have "The Trudsky" put them
all on their appropriate pages.
This way there won't be sooooooooooo much duplicating.
Spin in and have a look see at
All the New Stuff!!!
We are always pleased to welcome you
to see us and Trudy latest creations.
Thanks bearry much for visiting us!!
Please don't forget to say hello to all my friends. :)
Now for all the info about the following pages
TinyTots are exactly that. Trudy's wee creations,
ranging in height from 1 1/2" to my size.
That would be 4" That's right! I am the big guy of the mini's.
Next on the agenda is the HalfPints ! These wonderbears are ranging in height, (you guessed it) from 4 1/2" to 9".
Upwards and onwards, I say. FullGrown. What can a guy say!
They are towering giants as far as I am concerned.
Of course; they start off at 91/2" and run to, hmmmm, let's say infinity.
As I'm sure Trudy has not quit at a designated height yet.
ClownBears (as far as I'm concerned) the best category yet.
Does that mean I'm up for the Oscar or something?
This category will contain all sizes providing they are clowns, jesters or the like!
BearBuddies? Yes, bears have friends too! Just like you peoples out there!
Bearennial Christmas? Just what it says. Christmas for the bears and such!!
All year long. Imagine that!! :)
There are reinbears, snowbears and whatever else Trudy may come up with.
Patterns and Kits: LaBears does have a few designs for you to try your own hand at. Wholesalers very welcome! Please contact us to place your order.
Last but not least is MailUs ! Do exactly that. Trudy just loves to hear
from all you bear lovers out there. You will see me and my mailbox
at various stages through out the pages.
Feel free to drop us a line at any time.
THE END!
Amount Per Serving Calories: 395 | Total Fat: 14.2g | Cholesterol: 4mg