09/30/2026
π» Smoky Mountain Tip of the Day
Apparently, even bears have sibling rivalry. ππ»π»
But seriously for a minuteβ¦
If you've been watching the Smoky Mountain groups lately, you've probably noticed just how much bear activity people are seeing.
And there's a reason we're seeing so much attention on it right now.
TWRA reports that 60 bears have been humanely killed in Sevier County so far this year following significant conflicts with people. There have been 61 statewide. WBIR
That's a pretty sobering number.
Wildlife officials say many human-bear conflicts involve bears getting access to garbage, food, pet food, birdseed, grills and other human-provided food sources. WBIR
So today's Bear Aware reminder is simple:
π Lock your doors.
π Keep food and trash secured.
π» Give bears plenty of space.
π« Never feed them.
The goal isn't to stop seeing bears. It's to keep them wild β and keep people and bears safe.
And yesβ¦ you can probably still leave the Lysol at home. π
πΈ Our photo β taken right here in the Smoky Mountains.
What's the craziest thing you've ever seen a Smoky Mountain bear do?