Download Bear Smart Guides

Click on the links below to download printable pdf guides to living with bears.

Be Bear Smart

• Be Bear Smart at your home: be bear smart (pdf)
• Becoming a Bear Smart HOA or subdivision: bear smart HOA (pdf)

Bear Deterrents

• Electric fencing as a bear deterrent: electric fencing for bears (pdf)
• Use of bear spray to deter bears: bear spray (pdf)
• Easy to construct bear deterrents for your home: unwelcome mats (pdf)
• Electric unwelcome mat versions: electric unwelcome mat (pdf)

Composting in Bear Country

• How to compost in bear country: composting with bears in mind (pdf)