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It’s that time of year again when bears begin their hibernation for the upcoming winter months. But did you know that bears don’t hibernate because of the harsh weather? Instead, they hibernate because it’s too difficult to find enough food for survival during winter. Unfortunately, this means that some bears never actually enter hibernation because food sources – particularly food from human sources – are too abundant. That’s why keeping human food and other attractants away from bears at this time of year is crucial. Let’s take a closer look at how you can do your part to help bears this November. Understand bear behavior this time of year Typically, bears will begin to make or search out dens in November to begin their winter hibernation. Grizzly bears tend to excavate their dens on mountain slopes or hills, creating small chambers where they can slumber during the winter months. Black bears, on the other hand, use a variety of sites...

BearSaver is pleased to announce that we’ve made recycling even easier! We’ve partnered with Recycle Across America and are now offering standardized recycling labels on our entire line of recycling bins. The New York Times has called society-wide standardized recycling labels “...one of the most important environmental fixes taking root today” and we agree. Let’s take a closer look at how BearSaver’s recycling bins can keep bears out and also enhance your recycling collection system. Recycling made easy with Recycle Across America The nonprofit organization Recycle Across America has become the leader in bringing society-wide standardized labeling systems for recycling bins to the United States. Their mission is to provide simple and easy-to-understand labels for recycling bins that allow anyone in the country to correctly recycle items no matter where they are. These standardized labels can help to increase recycling levels by 50 to 100 percent. They also help to dramatically reduce contamination by keeping garbage out of recycling bins....

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...