How to coexist with wildlife on the island

Summary

The appearance of bears on Bainbridge Island has some residents, particularly those whose chickens have been taken by one female bear with two cubs, very - and understandably – upset. Yet many residents who have moved to or remain on Bainbridge for the measure of “wildness” the island offers seek a solution to the bear incursion that does not involve either killing bears or relocating them. Relocation may sound like a humane alternative, but it has a history of failure for these very territorial creatures. Bears have incredibly strong navigational instincts. They routinely travel immense…

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