Watch out for bears. That’s the warning from the Ministry of Environment as people are out in the wild this summer. It’s not unusual to see them at this time of year as they look for food and are attracted to new scents. That’s why proper food storage, cooking methods, and garbage handing are essential for safe camping in bear country.

People are advised to store garbage in a secure building or buy a bear-resistant container.
Avoid leaving pet food accessible to wildlife.
Only use bird feeders in the winter when bears are hibernating.
Properly clean and store BBQ grills after each use.

If a bear is repeatedly doing damage in your community, or you have an aggressive encounter with a bear, contact your local Ministry of Environment office or call the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or from your SaskTel cell phone at #5555.