Bear Wise Program

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents about the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) bear wise program following reports of bear sighting in the Huron Ridge area of Kincardine Township on July 13, 2015. Following the bear wise program tips will help reduce your chances of encountering a bear:

Store garbage in containers with tight lids

Only put garbage out the day of collection

Clean outdoor grills after each use, including the grease trap

Only fill bird feeders during winter months

Don’t let leave pet food outside

Pick ripe fruit from trees and bushes

Bear sightings should be reported to the MNR Bear Hotline at 1 866 514 2327.

Anyone interested in more information on wildlife can contact the MNR at 1 800 667 1940 or check online at http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca.

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