The police chief in Oxford has issued a "BEAR ALERT." According to a Facebook post from Oxford police Chief Bill Partridge, the bear was spotted going into the woods off of Bruce Street headed towards Recreation Drive. This is located one block from the Oxford Softball Complex and near Oxford Lake. It is unknown what type of bear was spotted, but typically, black bears are seen in Alabama.According to Outdoor Alabama, black bears have steadily immigrated into northeast Alabama from northwest Georgia.This has led to a viable population in the region of the state and an increase in bear sightings.Currently, a study is underway between the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division and Auburn University to determine the black bear population in the state. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources lists these simple efforts to maintain bears in their wild state and avoid human/bear conflicts.Place trash outside on pick-up days, and don't leave it out overnightRemove deer and bird feeders at the first sighting of bear activity.Feed pets inside; if pets are fed outside, only feed the amount that will be consumed by your pet in a short time. Store grills and smokers inside when not in use to avoid damage to your cooking equipment. If you spot the bear in Oxford, call 256-831-3122.
OXFORD, Ala. — The police chief in Oxford has issued a "BEAR ALERT."
According to a Facebook post from Oxford police Chief Bill Partridge, the bear was spotted going into the woods off of Bruce Street headed towards Recreation Drive.
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This is located one block from the Oxford Softball Complex and near Oxford Lake.
It is unknown what type of bear was spotted, but typically, black bears are seen in Alabama.
According to , black bears have steadily immigrated into northeast Alabama from northwest Georgia.
This has led to a viable population in the region of the state and an increase in bear sightings.
Currently, a study is underway between the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division and to determine the black bear population in the state.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources lists these simple efforts to maintain bears in their wild state and avoid human/bear conflicts.
- Place trash outside on pick-up days, and don't leave it out overnight
- Remove deer and bird feeders at the first sighting of bear activity.
- Feed pets inside; if pets are fed outside, only feed the amount that will be consumed by your pet in a short time.
- Store grills and smokers inside when not in use to avoid damage to your cooking equipment.
If you spot the bear in Oxford, call 256-831-3122.
