The extended spell of milder weather should have all residents of the province thinking about securing bear attractants, says Kathy Murray from WildSafe BC

Murray says that with the mild temperatures and shallow snow pack, it is very likely bears will be out of hibernation soon.

While most sows will have their cubs the last week of January, they tend to stay in the dens until April feeding from their mother. That may not happen this year.

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In any event, expect bear activity soon and take appropriate action.

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While the first food source may be new spring plants, in some areas like the Kootenays and the north, we are weeks away from any type of growth. Bears will head into urban areas looking for an easy food source.

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Unfortunately for those who enjoy feeding birds in the winter, this also means you should be taking your feeders down.

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Murray also reminds property owners that anything that attracts a bear will also attract other pests, such as raccoons and rats.

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