Montana Hunting News
Written by Montana Hunter
Saturday, 19 March 2011 08:01
Human Garbage
Human garbage is a primary bear attractant. Garbage left out over night has a 70 percent chance of attracting a bear. Garbage put out in the morning has only a two percent chance of attracting a bear. * Trash should be stored during the week in a bear-proof location. Freeze particularly smelly items, and keep your trash container clean. Once rewarded, the bear will return again and again. In a matter of days, this bear will be in the habit of looking for human food. A fed bear is a dead bear.
*1994 Arizona study
