Bears in Lake Arrowhead (My 3 Real-Life Encounters)

Bears in Lake Arrowhead (My 3 Real Life Encounters) Bears are part of life in Lake Arrowhead and the San Bernardino Mountains, but all three of my closest bear encounters happened in one place: my own house. One was on my deck. One was in my yard. And one was in my tree. If you’re thinking about moving to Lake Arrowhead, buying a home in Lake Arrowhead, or living anywhere in the San Bernardino Mountains, wildlife is part of mountain life. Black bears share these mountains with us, and encounters can happen much closer to home than you might expect. 🐻 BEAR SAFETY GEAR I CARRY 🐻 Bear Spray — I carry bear spray with me when hiking the trails around my home. 👉 Bear Spray: https://amzn.to/4ibJSdA Hiking Bear Bell / Noise Maker — I like making some noise on the trail so wildlife has a chance to know I’m coming rather than surprising it. 👉 Hiking Bell: https://amzn.to/4imRdqV Outdoor Motion-Sensor Lights — These are especially useful around my stairs and property at night. In fact, my motion lights are what alerted me to the bear you saw in this video. 👉 Motion Lights:https://amzn.to/4gPyf9J As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. OFFICIAL WILDLIFE & BEAR SAFETY RESOURCES 🐻 California Department of Fish & Wildlife — Black Bear Information & Human-Bear Conflict Official California information on black bears, preventing conflicts, food attractants and safely coexisting with bears. CDFW Black Bear Resources: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/... 🏠 BearWise — Living Responsibly With Bears Practical resources for keeping bears away from homes, securing garbage, outdoor safety, bear encounters, dogs, bear spray and more. BearWise is supported by state wildlife agencies. BearWise: https://bearwise.org/ 📋 BearWise At-Home Basics & Checklist The resource discussed in the video covering trash, bird feeding, BBQ grills, vehicles, pet food, fruit trees, compost and other common bear attractants. BearWise At-Home Basics: https://bearwise.org/bearwise-store/H... 🏡 LAKE ARROWHEAD REAL ESTATE I am Jason Crawford, a California real estate broker, DRE License # 01325837, founder of Crawford Realty Group with eXp Realty, and a full-time Lake Arrowhead area resident. We specialize in Lake Arrowhead, Blue Jay, Twin Peaks, Crestline, Running Springs, and the surrounding San Bernardino Mountain communities. If you are thinking about buying or selling Lake Arrowhead real estate, relocating to the mountains, or simply want to learn more about the Lake Arrowhead lifestyle, we are here to help. 📞 Call or Text: 909-588-6198 📧 Email: JasonCrawfordBroker@gmail.com 🌐 Living in Lake Arrowhead: https://livinginlakearrowhead.com 🎥 YouTube: / @livinginlakearrowhead Video Chapters: 00:00 Living With Bears in Lake Arrowhead 00:31 What You Need to Know About Bears in the Mountains 01:01 My Real-Life Bear Encounters 02:22 My First Bear Encounter at Home 04:26 A Bear and Cub Near My Home 05:34 My Third Bear Encounter 06:32 Other Wildlife You’ll See in Lake Arrowhead 07:30 How to Safely Live With Bears 08:25 Understanding Black Bears in California 09:20 3 Ways to Prevent Bear Encounters 10:48 Coyotes & Keeping Your Pets Safe 12:09 What About Mountain Lions? 13:05 California Bear Safety Resources 14:35 Why Bears Enter Mountain Communities 15:40 How to Keep Bears Away From Your Home 16:47 BearWise Tips for Mountain Homeowners 17:48 How to Bear-Proof Your Lake Arrowhead Home 18:46 Preparing for Wildlife in Mountain Living 19:17 What It’s Really Like Living in Lake Arrowhead 20:08 Final Thoughts on Mountain Living #LakeArrowheadRealEstate #LivingInLakeArrowhead #LakeArrowheadLiving #BlackBears #MountainLiving