Be Bear Wise | Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

With careful management of your waste, you can reduce the chance of attracting bears to your property. Store waste and recyclables in a bear-resistant container, secure shed or garage. You are also encouraged to visit a Waste Disposal Site, especially if concerned about materials being left for collection overnight or for a number of hours.

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Bear Wise Tips

Put garbage out on the morning of garbage day, not the night before
Do not leave pet food outdoors
Thoroughly clean outdoor grills after use
Fill bird feeders only through the winter months
Do not put meat, fish or sweet food in your composter
Keep meat scraps in the freezer until garbage collection day
Pick up all ripe fruit off trees and remove vegetables and fallen fruit from the ground
Use electric fencing to protect valuable trees, orchards, vegetable and berry patches

Reporting

To report bear problems, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Bear Reporting Line at 1-866-514-2327, TTY 705-945-7641. The Bear Reporting Line is in operation from April to November of each year. Should you need assistance beyond these dates, please contact the local Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office.

In an immediate emergency, call 9-1-1.

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