Asheville Area Awakens: Bears Emerge, BearWise Offers Spring Safety Tips
By Jake "Trailblazer" Thompson | Published 2026-04-06T15:20:06.125Z
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Location: Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, Black Mountain, Highlands
Asheville bears are waking up! Get BearWise spring safety tips to avoid conflicts in Asheville & Buncombe County. Stay safe this season!
As black bears emerge from their winter dens in Western North Carolina, including the Asheville area and Buncombe County, residents are reminded to take precautions to avoid conflicts. BearWise.org is offering spring safety tips as bears actively search for food.BearWise Tips for Homes and NeighborhoodsSeveral communities in western North Carolina, including Mountain Meadows in Asheville, Highlands, and Black Mountain, are part of the BearWise program. To secure attractants, it is important to n
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