Bears Are Sniffing Around Your Home | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Black bears are getting bold in the Wood River Valley, turning yards into snack stops thanks to hyperphagia—the pre-hibernation binge that’s kicking in. With dry weather shrinking natural food sources, these hungry critters are sniffing out human leftovers: garbage, pet food, bird feeders, even fallen apples. When bears link houses to food, they become “food-conditioned” and keep coming back—posing risks for both people and bears. The fix? Lock down all food attractants, keep things clean, and help bears bulk up safely without becoming neighborhood nuisances. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…