The weather is getting warmer which means bears are coming out of hibernation. The DEC is reminding New Yorkers to follow their guidelines to reduce bear/human contact.
Bears are waking up from hibernation all around the Hudson Valley and New York State. They're looking for an easy meal and that could be right in your backyard.
While winter is certainly hanging on this year, warmer weather is on the way and with that black bears will be coming out of hibernation and will be on the move.