Black bear sighting in Canyon City
By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories
CANYON CITY – Fall is officially here, and black bears are getting fattened up for the winter to come. ODFW District Wildlife Biologist Ryan Torland said there was a bear sighting recently in Canyon City, in the vicinity of Washington Street. He said the bears are attracted to easy food sources, like fruit trees, uncovered garbage, and dog food.
Torland suggested picking your fruit and keeping other smelly stuff away from the open air. Folks should report any bear sightings in town to 9-1-1 and the local ODFW office.
