A concerned citizen has advised the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) this morning of a black bear sighting within the city limits.
The bear was spotted at 8:50am in the area of Ski Club Road, between Bolton and McKee Drive heading towards the Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area.
A sign has been erected at the trailhead and will remain there for 72 hours advising those using the trails of the bear sighting.
Bear sightings are normal for this time of year as the tree nuts are available and bears begin foraging in preparation for their winter hibernation.
For more information on bears, bear encounters, and how to deal with an encounter with a bear, visit:
Ministry of Natural Resources Bearwise website OR Living Smart with Bears – Wildsmart
If you see a bear in an NBMCA Conservation Area, please advise NBMCA at 705.474.5420. In the case of a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
