It’s not a bear problem,

it’s a people problem.

And we have the solution.

Thanks to BEAR Group volunteers, a bear-resistant trash can is now available. The 30 gallon Critter Can™ has a screw top lid, which the bears are unable to open. When bears realize they can’t open the can, they move on, because they no longer see your garbage as a food source.

It is critical that bear-country residents properly bear-proof their homes. When we do so, unwanted human-bear encounters drop. In addition, when bears consume only natural food, their reproductive rate decreases.

Thousands of Critter Cans™ have been assembled and distributed by the BEAR Group, thanks to the dedication and contributions of our members and local businesses, who generously volunteered their efforts.

To order a Critter Can™, please contact Roger Gengaro at  973-315-3219 or email him at crittercans@savenjbears.com

The BEAR Group would be happy to assist your community or organization in implementing a successful garbage control program—to prevent bear encounters—and to protect bears from becoming human-habituated and garbage-conditioned.

Critter Can™ is a Trademark of The BEAR Group. For more information, please visit crittercan.org

Testimonials:

Just to let you know, the yellow can is bear proof! This morning we were awakened by a loud noise. My wife and I went to the back door and there was this huge bear trying to open the can. He was over 500 lbs in my estimate, but he could not unscrew it or collapse it. He tried for no more then 5 minutes and left. If this big bear couldn't get the can open, I think the can is truly bear proof.

— Bernie Gobel and Family,    

     Sparta, NJ

...................................

My husband and I purchased two bear proof cans earlier this year. They were the least expensive and no bear has been able to get into it, although they tried. These cans are absolutely fantastic. We liked them so much, we purchased a third this past summer.  There has been minimal if no bear sightings since we've been using them. We never thought we’d be so excited over a garbage container!  These bear proof cans work. We would recommend them to anyone looking for bear proof cans. Thanks again.

— Lisa and DJ Smith,

     West Milford, NJ

Some volunteers of the BEAR Group Critter Can™ assembly team. To join the team, please contact Roger Gengaro at 973-315-3219 or crittercans@savenjbears.com