Cedar City News (Iron County) Sun, Sep 13 2026 at 11:15 AM MDT

Utah bear encounters double amid 'extreme conditions'; how Southern Utahns can prevent conflicts

Bear encounters requiring Utah Division of Wildlife Resources response have doubled this year, driven by drought and food shortages pushing bears into neighborhoods, with several incidents in Southern Utah counties. The DWR offers safety tips for reducing conflicts and reporting sightings.

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Also covered by Cedar City News (Iron County) and St George News (Washington County)

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