HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — This week, Huntsville residents have reported seeing a black bear roaming around the area.
One sighting was reported near the Marina Park neighborhood in Huntsville. Another location where a black bear was seen was at Redstone Arsenal.
News 19 reached out to Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division to get more information surrounding public interaction with black bears.
Bears can be seen anywhere in Alabama – especially this time of year. It is normal and expected to have bear sightings. Black bears are There is no reason to capture the bears, they are a natural part of Alabama’s wildlife landscape. There have not been any reports of public safety concerns. A bear that is behaving normally is not a threat to public safety.
Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division
However, the division did inform News 19 of some things landowners can do to prevent conflicts with black bears and ensure that they don’t linger around…