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Connecticut Urges Residents: Secure Trash to Avoid Bear Conflicts

10/10/2025

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Connecticut officials are urging residents to prevent conflicts with black bears as sightings increase this fall.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reported nearly 40 bear home entries across 16 municipalities in 2025, significantly higher than in neighboring states.
DEEP emphasizes that bears become habituated to human food, leading to dangerous encounters.
Residents should secure trash, avoid feeding birds during bear activity, and supervise pets outdoors.
DEEP advises making noise when encountering a bear and contacting their dispatch center for aggressive behavior.

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Connecticut officials are urging residents to prevent conflicts with black bears as sightings increase this fall.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reported nearly 40 bear home entries across 16 municipalities in 2025, significantly higher than in neighboring states.
DEEP emphasizes that bears become habituated to human food, leading to dangerous encounters.
Residents should secure trash, avoid feeding birds during bear activity, and supervise pets outdoors.
DEEP advises making noise when encountering a bear and contacting their dispatch center for aggressive behavior.