HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Wildlife officials in Connecticut are warning residents to be especially vigilant about feeding bears this fall, whether intentionally or unintentionally. According to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, a widespread acorn crop failure has reduced the amount of a food bears normally depend on as they try to put on as much weight as possible to prepare for winter hibernation.
The bears are hungry, and as winter approaches, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is reminding residents of best practices as bears look to pack on the pounds before settling down for winter.
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A black bear taking a summer stroll in Fairfield County made the most of a neighbor’s amenities as it took in the sights over the weekend.
A Town of Fairfield woman living in the Greenfield Hill neighborhood shared photos of “Bear 211” who had previously been tagged, as it made the rounds for approximately 45 minutes in the family’s backyard at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 24.
During its visit, the bear sauntered up to her children, getting within approximately 20 feet of them before they were ushered away to safety on the patio.
The homeowner said that the bear clawed up a newly purchased splash pad to get to the cool water inside, came up to the patio and up to the home’s sliding glass door. He then retreated back to the splash pad, attempted to get into the home’s garden, snacked on a flip flop, and took a break on the hammock.
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