Helpful Articles and Resources For Bear And Wilderness Safety

Being bear aware and using bearproof containers are key to minimizing bear encounters. Whenever you go camping it’s essential to always be bear aware. Bears are waking up now and will be searchi … read more

Bears pose challenges for North Carolina Residents. Bear-resistant cans have proven to be effective in deterring bears from foraging trash cans. In recent years, Asheville, North Carolina residents ha … read more

DEP Removes Bear From Hamden Neighborhood.  A 200-pound black bear browsed through a Hamden neighborhood, bringing residents out of their homes to catch a peek at the furry visitor. It was an unu … read more

What’s the difference between Bearproof Trash Cans vs Bear Resistant Garbage Cans? It's not about which term to use, but which products are effective at deterring bears and other animals. … read more

Watch for warning signs that bears are nearby  You are more likely to see black bears than grizzly bears almost everywhere you go in the Lower 48 states and in Canada. However, you will benefit f … read more

How do you distinguish a black bear from a grizzly bear Black and grizzly bears can often be easily confused. The following table helps to differentiate the two. While this page will help you iden … read more

Keeping Bears Out!  Many bears that enter homes do so through an unlocked or open window or door. Close and lock all bear-accessible windows and doors when you leave the house, and at night befo … read more

Learn important facts about bears and what attracks them to residential areas. Learn some important safety tips to help you avoid unwanted bear encounters.

Local business features bear proof garbage cans that deter and prevent bears from getting into your trash. Unlike a normal garbage receptacle, the BEARicuda Stealth Can prevents wild animals … read more

Bearproof cans are proven and tested deterrents for bears and other animals getting into your trash. See where bears are and practical tips to keep them out of residential areas.

An electric bear fence is an important safety tool to keep your food and your camp site safe from unwanted visitors.

Find out what you can do around your home to avoid and minimize bear encounters. Using Bearicuda bear proof containers in addition to common sense tips will help you live peacefully in bear populated … read more