A reminder to remove/secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears. You should: ✅ Remove bird feeders ✅ Clean up spilt seed ✅ Let nature feed birds spring to fall Recently, a bear in Chemung County proved that bears leave the area if there is no food available. (video below) The public is also advised to: 🐻 Secure garbage cans in a sturdy building, 🐻 Clean or remove all residual grease 🐻 and food from grills, and store pet and livestock food indoors. Black bears emerging from their