03/20/2025
The Virginia Dept of Wildlife Resources is fielding calls about bears finding food rewards near homes. Please remove or secure all bear attractants to prevent conflicts with bears and avoid property damage. If you need to report a conflict with a bear, please call the Wildlife Conflict Helpline @ 855-571-9003 or go to DWR's website
at Be Bear Wise | Virginia DWR for more information.
Remove or secure all garbage in bear-resistant can or secure building.
Lock vehicles and remove bear attractants from inside vehicles.
Put garbage out the day of pick up. DO NOT keep garbage in vehicles or truck beds.
Use electric fencing to protect chickens, bees, and fruit trees.
let neighbors know, so they too can prevent problems.
Thank you for your help!
Please let me know if you need additional information!
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Seth Thompson
District Wildlife Biologist
Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties
M 804.910.3361
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
CONSERVE. CONNECT. PROTECT.
A P.O. Box 996, Verona, VA 24482
Virginia DWR is responsible for the management of inland fisheries, wildlife, and recreational boating for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
