Published on July 11, 2025
Black bears are now common in Connecticut and sightings can occur anywhere. Follow these steps to stay safe: Remove food attractants:
Keep it clean:
Encounter safety:
Report sightings:
Why it matters: Reducing easy access to food helps prevent bears from getting used to human areas.
Your Role: Your actions can make a difference. Cut off bears’ access to food, and they’ll naturally move on. Full Flyer(PDF, 353KB)