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Wildlife officials urge bear safety as black bear appetites peak

Original: Wildlife officials provide safety tips, saying black bears' appetites now at seasonal high

Wildlife officials are warning residents across western North Carolina to take precautions as black bears enter their fall feeding season, when their appetites reach a seasonal high. Authorities are sharing safety tips, including securing trash, removing bird feeders and avoiding leaving food outdoors, as bears search aggressively for calories before winter.

Why now: Bears are more active in residential areas during the fall feeding season, prompting renewed public safety warnings.

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