Tag: bear wise
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Why is that a rule?
Excessive noise. Transporting firewood. Have you ever wondered why certain rules exist? Thought, research, and science go into the laws and policies that cover provincial parks and conservation reserves. And it helps to understand the rationale. Today, we’re sharing the logic behind a few of the rules our visitors ask us about most frequently:
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It's August — what are Black Bears up to?
Ontario’s Black Bears are busy looking for food in August! They only have a few a short months before they go into hibernation. In August, Black Bears are focused on finding delicious berries like blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
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It’s July — what are the bears up to?
Berries are finally ripening, and it is time for Black Bears in Ontario to start packing on the pounds. In July, breeding season ends and Black Bears get down to the serious business of consuming as much food as they can.
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It's June — what are Black Bears up to?
Planning a visit and wondering whether you’ll see a Black Bear? Tune in to our monthly Black Bear feature where our ecologists let you know common bear behaviour for the month or season. Love is in the air in June for some Black Bears! It’s mating season, which runs from about mid-May through July. It’s…
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It's May — what are Black Bears up to?
Planning a visit and wondering whether you’ll see a Black Bear? Tune in to our monthly Black Bear feature where our ecologists let you know common bear behaviour for the month or season. Spring is upon us, and Ontario’s Black Bears are ready for another season of eating to gain fat for winter hibernation. While…
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It’s October – what are Black Bears up to?
It’s getting a bit cold, there’s not much food anymore, and Black Bears are thinking seriously about having a long nap. Black Bears in Ontario Parks start heading to the den by mid-October. We know you have questions about Black Bears’ big sleeps, so let’s go through for FABQs (frequently asked bear questions):
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It’s September — what are the bears up to?
The nights are getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the bears know there is limited time to finish packing on the pounds before retiring to their winter dens. Food will only be available until about mid-October, so the days of feasting are quickly ending. Like the summer, in September bears are focused on…
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Why is that a rule?
Excessive noise. Transporting firewood. Have you ever wondered why certain rules exist? Thought, research, and science go into the laws and policies that cover provincial parks and conservation reserves. And it helps to understand the rationale. Today, we’re sharing the logic behind a few of the rules our visitors ask us about most frequently: