Bear behaviour is being disrupted by changes in spring and summer weather conditions.
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Since this spring was unseasonably cold, fewer plants were available. The salmon spawning season was delayed due to drought, so bears had to find food elsewhere, such as in unsecured garbage containers.
The reduction in rainfall affected more than plants and berries, Webb said.
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Wild Wise volunteers have been going to popular outdoor hotspots every weekend to pass out information on the need to respect wildlife.
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