Bear Problems Reported

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has been getting lots of bear complaints lately.  As bruins wake from a long winter's nap, they will eat about anything.

Conservation Officer Nikki Shouts tells KLKS News, stop feeding them.  She says removing bird feeders and garbage usually solves the problem.

Shouts says application for bear hunting permits is due Friday.  Hunters need to know what area they will be in.  The season opens September 1st.