As the days become warmer, more bears are awakening from hibernation in Tahoe. Now is the time to secure garbage, install bear-proof garbage cans and become informed about bears.
Secure trash | All trash should be stored in bear-resistant garbage cans and containers including at campsites. Do not leave food, wrappers or any scented products in vehicles at any time.
Lock your doors | Keep homes, garage doors and vehicles locked to prevent bears from entering. Consider electric bear fencing around windows and doors.
Secure openings | Block access to crawl spaces, outbuildings and other areas that bears may use as dens.
Keep bears away | Do not hang bird feeders, keep bee hives, plant fruit trees or leave pet food or coolers outside. Grills must be cleaned after each use. Never feed a bear.
Bear problems | If a bear tries to break into your home or car, contact the 24-hour BEAR League for help from its volunteers to deter the bear with nonlethal methods. | savebears.org, (530) 525-7297
