Bears usually start to emerge from hibernation in April. And right on time, reports of bear sightings around Juneau started showing up on social media last week.
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Young Juneau bears are now getting kicked out of their dens
To prevent bears from becoming habituated to garbage, a City and Borough of Juneau ordinance specifies that garbage should be kept in a secure location until 4 a.m. on pick-up day.