Black Bears in Barre MA and other Greater Gardner MA Communities – Some Advice
This bear photo was captured by Evan Hunt and posted on the Barre MA Residents Forum. Bears have been spotted in Gardner, Winchendon, and other nearby communities as well.
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has recommendations for human – black bear encounters. In general: Remain calm. Don’t run from a bear. Ensure the bear has an escape route, Back away when possible. If attacked, immediately fight back. Don’t feed bears. SEE COMPLETE FLYER.
Mass.gov also has a tip sheet regarding black bears. View tipsheet, CLICK HERE More on the State of MA website, CLICK HERE..