ALPINE, Wyo. — Heads up, Alpine residents.
The Town of Alpine is warning locals of a Wyoming Game and Fish Department plan to trap a bear in the area of Lakeview Estates subdivision.
“It is that time of year where bears are looking for food,” the Town of Alpine posted to Facebook on Tuesday afternoon. “For those living in the area, please secure all garbage and keep dogs on leash. We do not want them to get trapped.”
The social media post also relayed some tips for bear-wise practices:
- Store bear attractants like pet food, livestock feed, chicken coops, compost and beehives in secure buildings or enclosures.
- Prune and harvest fruit trees to prevent bears from foraging on fallen fruit.
- Hang bird feeders in locations inaccessible to bears.
- Do not “snow cone” or overfill trash containers; ensure the lid is completely closed.
