Living with Black Bears

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

Visit one of our educational bear displays at participating locations, and take a selfie and post it to your public Facebook or Instagram account using #BearWiseCT for a chance to win a reusable grocery tote bag or a bear-resistant trash can!

Find reports, videos, StoryMaps, and webinars to learn more about black bears.