The Pennsylvania Game Commission says you should take care now to remove or move anything around your home that could attract bears. One of those precautions is bird feeders, which should be taken down to prevent bears from reaching for them. Trash cans, recycling and compost bins are also big draws for the creatures that are waking up hungry as they emerge from hibernating. The Game Commission advises moving trash collection bins indoors to areas such as a closed garage until the morning they’re due to be picked up. They also recommend feeding pets inside so there aren’t leftovers or a scent left behind.
