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Guidelines for the Installation of Electric Fence for Excluding Black Bears

The following has been prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources and attempts to provide an overview of the subject for information purposes only. The Ministry does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the contents and assumes no liability for any consequences arising out of anyone's use of, or reliance on, the information. The Ministry does not recommend any particular manufacturer or product. However it is hoped that the information below will provide some assistance as you consider what specific solution will address your particular needs.

The installation of electric fence is an effective and relatively inexpensive way to prevent black bears from entering large areas such as landfills, agricultural sites and apiaries. Electric fence is easy to install and, although it requires some regular maintenance, is the most effective bear barrier for large areas.

Choose and install electric fence as follows:

• Install a permanent fence with a minimum of six (6) strands of 12.5 gauge high tensile galvanized wire tightened to a minimum of 125 lbs. tension at 20 C. High tensile wire ensures that the fur of the bear is parted and the wire touches the skin directly. Place the bottom wire approximately five (5) cm from the ground, with alternating positive and negative strand, with the top wire at a height of approximately one hundred and ten (110) cm from the ground. Fence line preparation (leveling) and/or closer spacing of posts may be required to keep the bottom strand five(5) cm above the ground.
• When the fence line is on loose or sandy soil, bears may dig under the fence (this also occurred when chain-link fencing was installed to exclude black bears). On such sites, install an apron (a six-foot chain link or page-wire fence attached to the posts of the electric fence and angled out and buried to a depth of approximately 1.5 m) or cement barrier at the base of the fence.
• Attach the wires to fiberglass, wooden, or T-bar posts with insulators on the posts. Pound posts into the ground to a depth of 60 cm, rather than digging holes. On sites with < 60 cm of soil it may be necessary to drill into the bedrock and anchor posts with concrete. Space the posts a maximum of 7.5 m apart, closer on uneven terrain.
• Choose an energizer of one (1) joule or larger, capable of delivering a minimum shock of six thousand (6000) volts. Electric or solar energizers are available. Check the voltage output of the fence regularly to ensure it is functioning properly. Secure the energizer in place or store it in a locked building to prevent theft.
• Connect the first (bottom), third, and fifth strands to each other and the negative (cold) terminal on the charger, and the second, fourth, and sixth (top) strands to each other and the positive terminal on the charger, using insulated wire. Alternating hot and cold strands ensures the bear still receives a shock when there is poor conductivity between the bear's feet and the ground.
• Ground the system using three (3) 16mm ground rods, 2-3 m deep and spaced at least three (3) m apart, connected to the negative output terminal of the fence charger by ground clamps. Where possible, locate the ground rods in a moist area. Consider longer ground rods on very dry sites, or ground mats on sites with exposed bedrock.
• Install a lightning diverter to channel lightning strikes into the ground rods to prevent damage to the energizer.
• Electric gates can also be installed where required.
• Choose fence materials approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
• To prevent vegetation from growing up beneath the fence and touching the strands, which can drain power, partially bury geotextile cloth (landscaping cloth) along the fence line prior to post installation, or apply glyphosate herbicide (e.g. Roundup©) along the fence line.
• Post warning signs to identify the site as electrified.
• Ensure the fence is operational during the entire bear season (from April 1st to November 30th unless environmental conditions, such as snow depth, dictate otherwise).
• Walk the perimeter of the fence at the beginning of each active season and regularly (at least weekly) thereafter to check (1) for evidence bear activity, particularly entry points or attempts to dig under the fence, (2) damage to the fence, and (3) wire height and tension. Clear vegetation and other objects that may short-out the fence.

Install electric fence early in the season so that a bear receives a strong, negative experience the first time it attempts to access the area. It is much easier to keep bears away from an area if they receive a shock before they have a successful feeding experience. Bear activity in landfill sites typically peaks in July and August but may extend for months prior to and after that period.

In cases where there is no apron installed and bears dig an entryway beneath the fence, filling in of entry points and other low spots along the fence line with large cobble (15 - 30 cm stones) or logs may be required. Electrified ground mats can also be placed at entry points or spots where the bottom strand is higher than the recommended 5 cm, to deter bears from trying to dig or crawl under the fence at these points. An additional strand of charged wire running out 12 - 18" (30 - 45 cm) from the fence, and 8 - 12" (20 - 30 cm) above the ground can increase the change of a bear receiving a shock if it attempts to dig under the fence. These measures should be implemented immediately if bears gain entry to the fenced site.

NOTE: Where applicable follow all manufacturers' instructions when installing electric fencing or components or contact a knowledgeable electric fence installer prior to installing a fence.

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Hunter Orange

The objective of the hunter orange regulation is to maximize hunter safety without negatively impacting hunting success.

Under this regulation, all licensed hunters, including archery hunters hunting during the gun season for deer and moose, are required to wear hunter orange. As well, all black bear hunters hunting during the black bear season are required to wear hunter orange except when in a tree stand. (This exception is in place because, unlike deer and moose, black bears have colour vision.) Waterfowl hunters, wild turkey hunters and archery hunters in archery-only areas are exempt from the hunter orange requirement.

A hunter orange garment and head cover must be worn. The hunter orange garment must cover a minimum of 400 square inches (2,580 square cm) above the waist and be visible from all sides. Open mesh or camouflage hunter orange must not be part of the 400 square inches. A hunting coat or vest generally meets this requirement. The hunter orange head cover may have: open mesh; a peak or brim colour other than hunter orange; a crest or logo which does not completely cover the hunter orange on the side where it is affixed. The head cover may not contain camouflage material.

Hunter orange colour standards are generally consistent across North America. Manufacturers can provide information regarding clothing compliance with this standard. Hunter orange product is available at the O.F.A.H. Online Store.

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