Bears

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• Reports, Videos, StoryMaps, and Webinars

  Find a list of videos, StoryMaps, and webinars about black bears in Connecticut.

• The Basics of Living with Black Bears

  Learn about the steps you can take to reduce encounters and potential conflicts with Connecticut's growing black bear population.

• Does the Bear Agricultural Damage Permit Program allow take of bear cubs?

• I can’t take or don’t feel comfortable taking a bear. Can I designate someone else to protect the agricultural crops, apiaries, or livestock on my farm?

• What areas of the state are covered by the Bear Agricultural Damage Permit program?

• Can I apply for a permit to kill an animal other than a bear that meets the Bear Agricultural Damage conditions/restrictions listed above?

• Bears are in my chicken coop or garden. Can I apply for a bear permit?

• Do authorized shooters need to have experience or safety training to apply for a permit?

• How do I report and transfer the animal to DEEP when a bear is taken under a damage permit?

• Am I guaranteed to receive a Bear Agricultural Damage Permit if I apply?

• Deterring Bears with Electric Fencing

  Electric fencing is the best method for deterring bears from damaging backyard chickens, beehives, and livestock.

• Articles About Black Bears in Connecticut Wildlife Magazine

  Find a listing of articles about black bears published in Connecticut Wildlife magazine.

• Bear Law FAQs

  Frequently asked questions about the new law related to black bears in Connecticut.

• Black Bear Agricultural Damage

  Program for dealing with damage to crops, livestock, and apiaries caused by black bears.

• Frequently Asked Questions About Black Bears

  Find the answers to frequently asked questions about black bears.