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Bear sightings can increase during summer Frankfort, KY - As young male black bears disperse from their primary range in eastern Kentucky during summer months, biologists and game wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources want to remind the public that sightings are possible across the state. "We typically hear about sightings of black bears in unusual areas in early summer as they roam out of mountain counties," said John Hast, Bear Program coordinator. "These juvenile bears can easily wander into populated areas, even city centers, because they don't yet know any better. Confused and scared, they may hide during the day and exit the area at night. Residents should keep their distance, remove all food sources and let the bear move on when he feels safe to do so." In early summer, young male bears may get pushed out of areas where they were raised in eastern Kentucky by older and more dominant male bears. These juveniles may wander up to several weeks or more into unfamiliar territory in search of good habitat and prospective mates before returning to the mountains. Bears can travel 20 miles or more in a day if undisturbed. Black bears have a natural fear of people and dogs, and adverse encounters are extremely rare. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife advises the public to never approach or feed a bear, which can result in a negative encounter. If you do encounter a bear, keep a safe distance and don't approach it. If you feel a bear is posing an immediate danger, call local law enforcement immediately. Residents of an area where a bear has been spotted should secure their garbage in a garage or other building, not leave pet food outside, and clean and securely store barbecue grills. These are all best practices in general for people to prevent problems with wildlife. Also, people should not use bird feeders in bear range or in areas where they have been recently observed. It is a violation of Kentucky law to feed bears, or knowingly leave unsecured food available for them to consume. In Kentucky, hunting bears is regulated and limited to defined seasons in the established bear zones in eastern Kentucky to ensure a sustainable and healthy population. For more information about black bears, visit the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Black Bears webpage on its website at fw.ky.gov, or visit BearWise.org. This story was posted on 2025-07-04 17:34:13
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