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Bear killings skyrocket as garbage, bird feeders draw them into conflict
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Stateline.org - Nov 8, 2026
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- USA Today - Vertical
Black bears rarely attack humans deliberately, but they can defend themselves when threatened, especially when cubs or food are nearby.
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Bears are having a very bad year.
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A black bear attempts to get into garbage cans in Missoula's Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood. Wildlife officials nationwide have received a record number of calls about human-bear conflicts this year.
Greg Siple, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
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A bear gets into unsecured trash in Colorado.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Two bears suspected of mauling a woman in her backyard and causing serious injuries in Index have been put down by wildlife officials.
Fox - Seattle
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US states sue over changes to wildlife protections
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