Montgomery County has alerted residents that a black bear was recently seen in a driveway in Poolesville and is urging the community to stay alert and follow bear safety guidelines.
Montgomery Parks shared last year that “Black bear sightings have become a common occurrence in Montgomery County between May and July. During this time, solitary bears–often young males–are striking out on their own, sometimes traveling considerable distances in search of a suitable home range to call their own.”
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently shared that black bears have vacated their dens and started exploring the areas around them. “After months of not eating or drinking, bears are hungry and in search of easy food,” said Jonathan Trudeau, Game Mammal Section Leader for DNR’s Wildlife and Heritage Service. “Black bears rely on their powerful sense of smell to locate food and are attracted to anything that resembles the scent of food. Once a black bear finds an easy meal, they are likely to be repeat visitors.”…