Ken Johnson discovered in November that a bear named Yellow 2120 had been frequenting his property since at least April, and had eventually taken shelter under his house. Despite reaching out to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for help, he stayed in the home.

The Bear League, a humane organization dedicated to bear coexistence, managed to humanely evict him, but he then moved into two more houses, and was evicted from those.  https://www.facebook.com/100064366612682/posts/pfbid02pt9XGnJWn6jqLmVqr9tXnXc2cia3onfegQzLvnzWnXK1pZvBvrLJburVfLJhfRYZl/?

California's bears, like many in the wild, seek out comfortable den sites around this time of year. In this case, the bear chose the crawlspace under Ken's house. This is not a fault of the bear, but rather a result of easy access to an attractive denning location.

The real issue is not the bear himself, but rather the presence of an access point allowing the bear to enter this man-made structure. Instead of harming the bear, we can address this issue more humanely by collaborating with wildlife experts like the BEAR League, an organization that specializes in creating long-term solutions to bear habitat conflicts.

The BEAR League can assist homeowners in securing potential entry points, putting in a one way door, ensuring the safety of both humans and wildlife. By doing so, we can prevent such situations from recurring in the future while protecting the bear's right to live freely and safely.

Furthermore, it's crucial to understand that wildlife, including bears, plays a vital role in our ecosystem. Bears are not just inhabitants of the wild but are also essential contributors to the ecological balance. Let's choose a solution that respects their existence and our shared environment.

Please join us in urging the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to collaborate with the BEAR League and utilize non-lethal methods to handle bear-human encounters. Let us show compassion and responsibility in our interactions with these magnificent creatures.

Sign this petition to demand concrete actions that protect bears from unnecessary harm and promote coexistence with our wild neighbors. Together, we can prevent needless destruction and forge a better path forward for both wildlife and our communities. Please sign and share this petition today!