Be Bear Smart

Why do bears spend the summer eating?

they need to prepare for hibernation in the winter

they like the smell of barbecues

more people go camping, so there is more human food around

they are hungry after hibernation

Why do bears like human food?

it tastes better

it is easy for them to get

it gives them a lot of energy

it has more variety

Why do bears come close to homes and campsites?

Why shouldn't bears eat human food?

it is not healthy for them

bears in human areas might hurt or scare people

it is too easy for them to get