Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
The month is May, hibernation is over, and bears are out and about. Human-bear conflict is a natural part of a healthy and resilient bear population, but there are some simple tips you can use to coexist with bears and keep your property secure. Join Andrew Tri, DNR bear researcher and Franklin Whittaker, BearWise coordinator, for a discussion about how to be BearWise, keep your property safe, and keep bears wild.
The month is May, hibernation is over, and bears are out and about. Human-bear conflict is a natural part of a healthy and resilient bear population, but there are some simple tips you can use to coexist with bears and keep your property secure. Join Andrew Tri, DNR bear researcher and Franklin Whittaker, BearWise coordinator, for a discussion about how to be BearWise, keep your property safe, and keep bears wild.










