If you live here in Alaska, you know that all three species of North American bears flourish throughout our state, which means it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’ll never be very far away from a bear. Bears are amazing creatures – from a distance. That’s why it’s important to know all about bear safety, including how to avoid up-close-and-personal encounters.
A good way to keep bears from wandering too close to your home is to spring clean your yard and garden now to remove anything that might attract their interest when they happen to be nearby. We’ve put together an easy checklist for spring cleaning for bear safety to help you get started.