It’s that time of year when bears emerge from hibernation and start to appear throughout Massachusetts. The good news is that if you follow proper safety tips, the chances of encountering a bear and being harmed are very low.
With the number of bear sightings in the Berkshires increasing we thought it would be a good idea to pass on some information from the National Park Service on what to do if you encounter a bear.
First just seeing a bear is not a daily occurrence so it can be very exciting to see one...