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Black Bears in Florida

Being Wildlife Smart

It can take awhile for bears and other wildlife to learn that you are no longer providing a food source. See what attracts bears and wildlife to you’re yard by using our attractant checklist.

See how wildlife smart you are by taking out wildlife attractant scorecard test.

Attached are some tools that you can implement such a 6 week bear visit checklist and door hangers for your community. These items can assist you and your neighbors by promoting coexistence with wildlife through being wildlife smart.

View an example of an community success story.

However, if you continue to have bear problems, call the FWC at the number listed in your local phone directory, or contact the regional office nearest you for technical assistance.

Click the license plate above to learn how to get the Conserve Wildlife tag and where the money goes.

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