Wisconsin Black Bear Education Center

Wisconsin Black Bear Education Center A passion for bears Educating people as to the myths and misconceptions in regard to the North American Black Bear.

Moon loves Jeff!
06/02/2026

Moon loves Jeff!

Sky giving Moon the stare down! ☁️☁️
05/27/2026

Sky giving Moon the stare down! ☁️☁️

05/24/2026

Bear Safety Tips: BE BEARWISE ON VACATION

* Enjoy bears from a distance and never approach them.
* Feeding bears (intentionally or unintentionally) trains them to approach homes and people for more food; you may be ticketed and fined.
* Bears may be defensive when people get too close.
* Secure your food, garbage, recyclables, coolers
* Clean and store your BBQ grill.
* Keep doors and windows closed.

If staying at a vacation rental, ask if they have bear-resistant trash containers. A bear-resistant rental will help prevent conflicts with bears while ensuring your family’s safety while on vacation.

Download the BearWise Vacation Tips Flyer and learn more about keeping bears wild.

bearwise.org/bear-safety-tips/vacation-rental-bear-safety

Vince the old man- He is 27 years old!Photo by Matthew Mitchell
05/23/2026

Vince the old man- He is 27 years old!

Photo by Matthew Mitchell

Is it Friday yet? 🐻❤️ Photo by Matthew Mitchell
05/22/2026

Is it Friday yet? 🐻❤️



Photo by Matthew Mitchell

05/20/2026

It’s that time of year bears are marking their territory.

Moon the model 🌝Photo by Matthew Mitchell
05/19/2026

Moon the model 🌝

Photo by Matthew Mitchell

It’s dandelion season! 🐻
05/18/2026

It’s dandelion season! 🐻

04/11/2026

Spring is a time to be extra BearWise. Now is the time to take action to discourage hungry bears from paying you a springtime visit. BearWise has tips for you to make it a BearWise spring.

- Secure garbage and recylces. Store trash and recyling in a sturdy building or bear-resistant container until the morning of pick up.

- Take down bird feeders. If you’re still feeding birds, you could soon find something big, furry and hungry ripping down your feeder. So many calories, so easy to get at. When you take down your feeders, remember to lock up or bring inside any bird seed or other treats you’ve been storing outside.

– Bring in all pet food. Leaving pet food outside where bears can see or smell it is an invitation that can be hard for a hungry bear to resist. Feed pets indoors if at all possible. If you must feed them outside, feed in single portions only, remove bowls and food after feeding and store pet food inside in a secure location.

- Help out your neighbors and community. Share BearWise resources with your community. Visit the BearWise store to download free information fact sheets (including the checklist: How BearWise Are You?) or order handy door hangers and magnets that make house calls for you.

Check out more BearWise spring tips: bearwise.org/seven-tips-for-a-bearwise-spring

Thanks for doing your part to make it a BearWise spring.



BearWise®. Created by bear biologists. Supported by State Wildlife Agencies.
Dedicated to helping people live responsibly with black bears.

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