There have been multiple sightings of a male bear and sow with 2 cubs. Several people are concerned with the shooting going on in the neighborhood. Other than personal safety, DO NOT SHOOT in our neighborhood. It is UNLAWFUL to discharge a firearm within 150 yards of a home or road, and incredibly dangerous in close quarters of other homes. Not to mention a wounded bear is a dangerous bear. I have attached a helpful document on "keeping bears alive, and you safe". It has several numbers for Game and Fish. I am notifying them about our neighborhood situation.
Along with bringing in pet food and trash, bears are particularly fond of suet, bird food and even hummingbird feeders.
Eleni Fredlund
Fire Wise