After sightings in Taunton and Mansfield, it seems the black bears are now making their way south, with weekend sightings reported in Assonet and Fall River.
I have always wanted to keep chickens in my backyard, but after reading a recent warning from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, I'm a little glad I don't have any yet.
It seems with all the extra black bear sightings around the area, comes the warning that these big guys are going after chickens and destroying coops to get to them.
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The weather has gotten warm quick and it's no surprise that winter's hibernating animals are waking up and looking for food. In fact, bears are reportedly everywhere these days with sightings being reported all across Rhode Island and Massachusetts...
The Wareham Department of Natural Resources says a black bear has been spotted in South Wareham and it may be the infamous 'Boo Boo' seen in other towns.