BEAR BEWARE! 🐻 The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services is alerting residents, particularly those living in and around the Piney Point and Mechanicsville areas, of a recent black bear sighting reported in the community. While black bears are generally not aggressive, they can pose a threat if they feel cornered, startled, or have easy access to food around human habitats. As a precaution, all residents are asked to stay alert, take proactive safety measures, and be aware of their surroundings when spending time outdoors. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Response Division is aware, and they are monitoring the bear activity in our county. Photos courtesy of Leon Smith and BearWise.org DNR – Black bears are stocky animals with short, thick legs and glossy black or brownish coats. Occasionally, black bears can also be cinnamon or blond in color and can contain patches of white. Black bears are the smallest North American bears, ranging from 5-6 feet long from muzzle to tail. A black bear’s tail is short- averaging 3-5 inches in length. Males and females are generally similar in appearance, but males often are a little larger. In general, sows (females) weigh from 110-250 pounds while […]
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