麻豆影院

Black bears are common in Colorado, including in the 麻豆影院 foothills and, on rare occasions, campus. With winter approaching, they are out filling up on calories before hitting their dens for hibernation.听

For those living off campus,听it is important to keep your outdoor living area free of听bear food, which can include bird feeders, dog food and ripe fruit from trees on the property.

Bear safety tips

• Secure your trash. The city of 麻豆影院 has an ordinance requiring trash to be secured in bear-resistant trash cans or carts for residents in designated areas within 麻豆影院. Learn more about the city of 麻豆影院's .
• If your bear-resistant trash can/cart is damaged, please contact your landlord or trash removal company to request a replacement.
• Don鈥檛 feed bears, and don鈥檛 put out food for other wildlife that attracts bears.
• Keep all bear-accessible windows and doors closed and locked, including home, garage and vehicle doors.听
• Don鈥檛 leave attractants such as snacks, food wrappers, gum or even scented hand lotions in your car, and don't leave pet food outside your home.
• If you see a bear on campus, call 911. Stand still, stay calm and let the bear identify you and leave. Talk in a normal tone of voice. Be sure the bear has an escape route. If you see cubs, their mother is usually close by. Leave the area immediately.
• Visit the or the for additional information and safety tips.