In The News – Spring arrives in Nevada and bears begin to emerge
April 6, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, Written by NDOW, 4/6/2026
Spring has already arrived in Nevada, and with several days of temperatures reaching into the high 80s in some areas, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is reminding residents that bears are already out of their dens.
With snowpack still in the mountains, many bears will likely move down into lower elevations as they emerge, often following creeks to the fresh green grasses as they search for natural food sources. As they travel, neighborhoods are often some of the first places they pass through.
Now is a good time to take a look around your home and make sure a bear will not see your property as a food source. A few simple steps can make a big difference in preventing conflicts and keeping bears wild.
Photo from BearWise