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flag Missouri warns residents to secure food and prevent bear encounters as over 1,000 bears enter hyperphagia.

flag Missouri residents are urged to take precautions as over 1,000 black bears enter hyperphagia, a feeding frenzy before hibernation, increasing human-bear encounters. flag The Missouri Department of Conservation advises securing trash, pet food, grills, and compost in bear-proof containers, avoiding bird feeders from April to November, and using electric fencing for gardens and coops. flag Campers should store food in vehicles or high between trees, never in tents. flag People are told to make noise while hiking, travel in groups, keep dogs leashed, and avoid bear signs to prevent conflicts. flag Bears that become habituated to human food often face euthanasia. flag More info at mdc.mo.gov/bearwise.

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