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Here at BearSaver, we emphasize being Bear Aware. When you live in bear country, you need to understand bear behavior so that you can avoid unwanted bear encounters. Bears are very active this time of year as they prepare for hibernation. They are searching out food more than ever to pack on weight for the coming winter. They also have an excellent sense of smell that can easily lead them into dangerous situations with humans. When we know how bears behave and what attracts them, we can do a better job of removing those attractants. Here’s what you should know to help you peacefully coexist with bears in your community. Top tips to peacefully coexist with bears When you live in bear country, it’s essential to learn how to peacefully coexist with your bear neighbors. This helps to keep both you and the bears in your neighborhood safe. Essentially, you want to keep human food away from bears, discourage bears...

If you’re looking for a versatile, attractive, and easy-to-use bear-resistant receptacle, then look no further than our line of Hid-A-Bag trash cans and recycle bins! Manufactured by BearSaver, the North American leader in bear-resistant containers, the Hid-A-Bag series is available in various sizes and configurations. This well-known and widely-used line of products has a long track record of exceptional durability. Let’s take a closer look at why the Hid-A-Bag line continues to be one of our most popular products. Attractive and easy to use One of the reasons why the Hid-A-Bag line of products is so popular is because they are both attractive and easy to use. The sixty-degree angled housing is eye-catching yet unobtrusive, blending in nicely with the surrounding environment. It is serviced by opening the back where you will find a tilt-out bag rack. This rack provides a rigid frame from which plastic bags are suspended. All Hid-A-Bag models come with easy-to-use side-opening service doors. Even when...

If you live in bear country, then you’re no doubt aware of the need to “bear-proof” your home or business. You probably also know that bears are incredibly smart, clever, and determined creatures who can outsmart a human when put to the test. So what does “bear-proof” actually mean, and is it possible to bear-proof your surroundings? Let’s take a closer look at this sometimes confusing phrase. Bear-proof vs. bear-resistant Here at BearSaver, we’ve spent more than a decade working with wildlife biologists and bear specialists to create bear-proof containers for residential and commercial applications. During that time, we’ve come to understand that bear-proof generally means bear-resistant. Even the most bear-proof containers are only bear-resistant if not used properly. Hungry bears can be crafty, so it’s important to understand that they’ll go the extra mile for a good meal if they need to. That’s why BearSaver has paired our knowledge of bear behavior with our expertise in making heavy-duty steel...

If there is ever a time to be more vigilant about bears, then it is in the fall. Bears become more active as summer ends and winter approaches. At this time of year, bears are doing everything they can to put on weight before their winter hibernation begins. That means that most bears are eating and drinking virtually nonstop and always looking for their next meal. If you live in bear country, then you must go the extra mile to keep attractants away from these hungry animals. Let’s take a closer look at what you need to do as bears become more active. Why do bears eat more in the fall months? Bears are biologically programmed to chow down as the leaves change and the temperatures drop. This is called “hyperphagia”. In fact, bears can consume up to ten times more calories now than when they do in the spring and summer. For many bears, this means eating up to...

Bears are incredibly smart creatures. If they find a food source, then they will remember that location and visit again and again – often in greater numbers. Unfortunately, if that source is created by nearby humans failing to secure trash and food, then that can lead to a spike in bear encounters. In Vermont this year, the state is experiencing its worst year for bear encounters in recent memory. In 2011, there were 135 bear encounters for the year. In 2022, there have already been 700 reports of bear incidents and the year is only halfway through. The number one cause of this increase is humans not securing trash and food attractants. Unfortunately, this can often lead to property damage, injury, or even death – especially for the bears involved. Here’s what you need to know to help keep bear encounters with humans to a minimum. Never intentionally feed bears We know that bears can be cute and particularly photogenic....