Bears in Backyards: Idaho’s Wildlife Crisis | Boise News

Bears are flooding Idaho neighborhoods this year—not out of curiosity, but hunger. Unusual weather, including a warm winter and late spring frost, wrecked their berry supply, forcing desperate black bears to raid backyards and trash cans in search of food before hibernation. Wildlife officials are sounding the alarm: secure your garbage, never leave pet food outside, and if you spot a bear, stay calm and call experts. Your trash could be their next meal—and your safety depends on keeping it locked away. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ce73bd19c31f886