Bearing up to black bear visits

Through the years, the Courier has documented a range of unexpected animal encounters in our area. Roaming wild turkeys, pet goats being walked, and the ongoing presence of lynx, coyotes, snakes, prairie dogs and foxes have intrigued and delighted residents.

In recent weeks, however, bears appear to be getting more habituated to our community. Visits (and suspected visits) by bears is a popular to...