Works Cited, Links and Annotated Bibliography
Bear invasions up, food down
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120817/NEWS/208170355
Summary: In the counties of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster, New York, one of the ways bear
invasion problems are being handled is by putting ammonia soaked rags on top of
trash cans because bears hate the smell. This site also gives you facts about bears and how to cope with bears.
Department of Environmental Conservation/Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/6995.html
Summary: This website contains information such as what to do if bears charge after you and
what to do if bears are around your property.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Home: Wildlife & Habitats: Black Bears
http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/bear/
Summary: This website contains information such as the materials you need to avoid bears, to
keep you and your home safe, and where bears are.
PA Game Commission Offers Advice To Avoid Attracting Bears
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pa-game-commission-offers-advice-to-avoid-attracting-bears-92694204.html
Summary: Pennsylvania is protecting dumpsters from bear invasion by sealing it with a metal lid and chaining it across the lid.
Seminole County Parks and Preservation/Black Bear Wilderness Area
http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/parksrec/naturallands/blackbear_2.aspx
Summary: This website is general information of the black bear wilderness areas in Seminole
County.
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway of Administration/Public
Roads/Advances in Wildlife Bear Crossing Technologies
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/09septoct/03.cfm
Summary: Animal detection systems use sensors to detect large animals as they approach the road.
The two most common technologies for detecting animals in the roadway environment are area coverage sensors and break the beam sensors.
Print Sources:
“FWC to Hold Public Meetings for Input on Managing Bears in Central Florida” Special to Sanford Herald.
Sunday, March 2, 2014, A1+.
Hudak, Stephen. “Bear Attack Spurs for Action.” Orlando Sentinel. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, A1+.
Hudak, Stephen. “Many Bears Not Hibernating, State Warns.” Orlando Sentinel. Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, A1+.
Hudak, Stephen. “Crowd of Bear Lovers Seeks Answers for Recent Conflicts.” Orlando Sentinel. Wednesday, March 5,
2014, B1+.
A special thanks to emails from Anne Hall, Professor Eric Hellgren, and Professor William M. Giuliano, (who we first contacted and referred us to Professor Hellgren) and to the Personal Interview with Dave Telesco, from the FWC, after the Bear Management Meeting in Longwood on March 4, 2014. Dave Telesco gave us permission to use any of the photos, videos, and information on the FWC site because he believes “education on bear management is what is most needed.”
Here are some of the products for sale for bear-proofing:
http://www.bearicuda.com/enclosures/wood-trash-can-storage.php
Bostonian Large Western Red Cedar 2 Door Trash and Recycling Enclosure
Rich in Heritage, Long in Life and Durability Inside
Dim 73.5”W x 36.75”D x 50"H Front Door Opening, 55" H Back Side"
Outside Dim 79”W x 40.5”D x 56" H Front Door Opening, 57.5" H Back Side
Each Door Dim 36.5” W x 49.5” Tall
Lid: 80" W x 45"D
*NOTE* Always Confirm Our
Inside Dimensions With Your Garbage cans
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Toter-96-gal-Bear-Tight-Wheeled-Trash-Can-Cart-025B96-01BKS/202519001?keyword=toter+96+gallon+Bear+tight
Toter 96 gal. Bear Tight Wheeled Trash Can Cart
Model # 025B96-01BKS
Internet # 202519001
Store SKU # 174500
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120817/NEWS/208170355
Summary: In the counties of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster, New York, one of the ways bear
invasion problems are being handled is by putting ammonia soaked rags on top of
trash cans because bears hate the smell. This site also gives you facts about bears and how to cope with bears.
Department of Environmental Conservation/Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/6995.html
Summary: This website contains information such as what to do if bears charge after you and
what to do if bears are around your property.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Home: Wildlife & Habitats: Black Bears
http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/bear/
Summary: This website contains information such as the materials you need to avoid bears, to
keep you and your home safe, and where bears are.
PA Game Commission Offers Advice To Avoid Attracting Bears
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pa-game-commission-offers-advice-to-avoid-attracting-bears-92694204.html
Summary: Pennsylvania is protecting dumpsters from bear invasion by sealing it with a metal lid and chaining it across the lid.
Seminole County Parks and Preservation/Black Bear Wilderness Area
http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/parksrec/naturallands/blackbear_2.aspx
Summary: This website is general information of the black bear wilderness areas in Seminole
County.
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway of Administration/Public
Roads/Advances in Wildlife Bear Crossing Technologies
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/09septoct/03.cfm
Summary: Animal detection systems use sensors to detect large animals as they approach the road.
The two most common technologies for detecting animals in the roadway environment are area coverage sensors and break the beam sensors.
Print Sources:
“FWC to Hold Public Meetings for Input on Managing Bears in Central Florida” Special to Sanford Herald.
Sunday, March 2, 2014, A1+.
Hudak, Stephen. “Bear Attack Spurs for Action.” Orlando Sentinel. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, A1+.
Hudak, Stephen. “Many Bears Not Hibernating, State Warns.” Orlando Sentinel. Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, A1+.
Hudak, Stephen. “Crowd of Bear Lovers Seeks Answers for Recent Conflicts.” Orlando Sentinel. Wednesday, March 5,
2014, B1+.
A special thanks to emails from Anne Hall, Professor Eric Hellgren, and Professor William M. Giuliano, (who we first contacted and referred us to Professor Hellgren) and to the Personal Interview with Dave Telesco, from the FWC, after the Bear Management Meeting in Longwood on March 4, 2014. Dave Telesco gave us permission to use any of the photos, videos, and information on the FWC site because he believes “education on bear management is what is most needed.”
Here are some of the products for sale for bear-proofing:
http://www.bearicuda.com/enclosures/wood-trash-can-storage.php
Bostonian Large Western Red Cedar 2 Door Trash and Recycling Enclosure
Rich in Heritage, Long in Life and Durability Inside
Dim 73.5”W x 36.75”D x 50"H Front Door Opening, 55" H Back Side"
Outside Dim 79”W x 40.5”D x 56" H Front Door Opening, 57.5" H Back Side
Each Door Dim 36.5” W x 49.5” Tall
Lid: 80" W x 45"D
*NOTE* Always Confirm Our
Inside Dimensions With Your Garbage cans
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Toter-96-gal-Bear-Tight-Wheeled-Trash-Can-Cart-025B96-01BKS/202519001?keyword=toter+96+gallon+Bear+tight
Toter 96 gal. Bear Tight Wheeled Trash Can Cart
Model # 025B96-01BKS
Internet # 202519001
Store SKU # 174500