RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission advises that black bears’ eating behavior alters in the late summer through fall.
They significantly increase their food consumption to prepare for the colder months when natural food is less available.
“In late summer through fall, black bears are consuming a variety of hard and soft mast species, from acorns and hickory nuts to pokeberry, cherry, grapes and black gum,” said Black Bear Biologist Jenna Malzahn. “They’ll also take advantage of agricultural crops, such as soybeans and standing corn, as well as bird feeders and unsecured garbage and compost.”…