Bear seen in busy Manchester neighborhood; experts say give them space
As summer approaches, New Hampshire Fish and Game is warning Granite Staters to be on the lookout for bears looking for food in neighborhoods and on city streets. A black bear was spotted climbing a tree in a busy Manchester neighborhood on Saturday. Fish and Game said. It is common for bears to make their own outings during the night. Authorities also said the bear sighting is a reminder to remove any bird feeders, avoid leaving trash bags outside overnight and leave them alone.” food,” Andrew Timmons said. , Fish and Game bear biologist. “It’s the best option. It’s hard for a bear to mobilize and move it, we really prefer not to do that … usually, you just give them time and space, and when it gets dark, they’re out of there , that’s what we expect.”
With summer approaching, New Hampshire Fish and Game is warning Granite Staters to be aware of bears foraging in neighborhoods and on city streets.
A black bear was spotted climbing a tree in a busy Manchester neighborhood on Saturday.
Fish and Game said it’s common for bears to make their own exits at night.
Authorities also said the bear sighting is a reminder to remove bird feeders, avoid leaving trash bags outside overnight and leave them alone.
“Unfortunately, [bears] they’re really tempted by human-related food,” said Fish and Game bear biologist Andrew Timmons. “It’s the best option. It’s hard for a bear to mobilize and move it, we really prefer not to … usually, you just give it time and space, and when it gets dark, it gets out of there, that’s what we hope.”
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