Bear Essentials
- They are most common in elevations above 3,000 Feet, but we have seen them as low as Ione & Jackson
- Black Bear population has increased over the past 30 years and is estimated to be upwards of 40,000
- Black Bears diet consists primarily of insects, acorns, Manzanita berries and roots.
- When it comes to food, Black Bears will eat whatever is easy. They are attracted to garbage and pet food.
- Bears who become accustomed to eating pet food and garbage can become a nuisance.
- To learn more about California Black Bears, please visit the California Fish & Wildlife website.
bear with them
- Don't leave pet or livestock food out overnight.
- Rinse out containers before putting them in your trash or recycling.
- Bag your waste before it goes into Trash, this help reduce odors.
- Try keeping bones, trimmings, fish remains in the freezer until collection day.
- ACES offers a 96 Gal Bear resistant cart, call 209-274-2237 to get yours today.