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Bear Sighting Reports On Rise In Connecticut Bear Sighting Reports On Rise In Connecticut
Bear Sighting Reports On Rise In Connecticut With warmer weather reaching the region as spring begins anew, there has been a reported uptick in black bear sightings in Connecticut, officials said. The New York State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said that there have been more bear activity since the weather broke, with many waking from hibernation and looking for sustenance. Officials warned that bears are attracted to bird feeders and garbage, and are more likely to revisit places they’ve found food in the past.  It was advised that bird feeders shouldn’t be out at this point of the year, garbage containers …

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