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Black bears are a common animal throughout most of North America. That doesn’t mean we want them hanging out in our backyard! There is a lot of information out there on how to be “Bear Smart,” but what are some of the most effective tools? Learn not just about the behavior of these wonderful animals, but how to improve your behavior in order to help make you safe around bears. Daryl Ratajczak is a wildlife biologist working for the Bureau of Land Management. He obtained his degree in wildlife management and managed a black bear rehab, research, and education facility located outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He worked for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and served as the big game program coordinator, managing the state’s deer, bear, and elk programs, eventually becoming the chief of wildlife and forestry.