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Keeping black bears wild

Wildlife managers test out ways to keep bears away from food, people

By Rachel Ehrenberg

- More than 2 years ago

Pepper spray, rocks or rubber slugs are good tools for scaring bears from park picnic areas. But the best way to get rid of black bears is to not invite them over to begin with.

SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE BEAR? Black bears usually eat fruits, nuts, insects and the occasional fish.