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Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding people to take simple precautions this spring to prevent attracting black bears as they come out of hibernation.
The potential for human-bear conflict increases when there is little natural food available for bears. If this happens, black bears will search for other food sources, such as garbage and bird feed, which can draw bears to populated areas.
Follow these instructions to minimize the chances of attracting bears:
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Store garbage in waste containers with tight-fitting lids （垃圾箱的盖子要盖严）.
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Put out garbage only on the morning of pickup（早晨才把垃圾桶放到外面去）.
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Put away bird feeders. Seed, suet and nectar attract bears （将喂鸟器具拿开）.
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Pick fruits and berries as they ripen. Don't let them rot on the ground（水果成熟后要及时摘掉）.
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Clean outdoor barbecue grills after each use, including the grease trap underneath. Bears will be drawn by smells from great distances, including grease and food residue on grills（及时清理烧烤器具）.
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Keep dogs on leash; sometimes bears will follow off-leash dogs back to you（用皮带拴住狗；有时，黑熊会跟踪未拴皮带的狗到你身边）.
If a bear is posing an immediate threat to public safety by exhibiting threatening or aggressive behaviour, call 911 or your local police. The police may request support from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to respond to emergency situations, on a case-by-case basis.
For non-emergencies, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry operates the toll-free, 24/7 Bear Reporting Line (1-866-514-2327) and the Bear Wise website to provide the public with information and advice.
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