by News Staff | Jun 11, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
With a third drought in a row, Mammoth Wildlife Officer Steve Searles describes the current conditions as more like August than June, in terms of dryness and lack of natural food for the bears. Searles called it “uncharted territory.” He’s concerned...
by News Staff | Apr 25, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
(News Release) On Thursday, April 24 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Steve Searles, the Wildlife Specialist for the Town of Mammoth Lakes, also known as the “Bear Whisperer,” was parked in his marked truck on Frontage Road in front of Schat’s Bakery. Mr. Searles was...
by News Staff | Apr 10, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Two weeks ago, a woman from out of the area brought her dog to Mammoth Lakes, left it with a dog walker and Bentley the dog got away. He was sighted in several locations from Antelope Valley Road to the geothermal plant. Thursday, he was found by Mammoth Wildlife...
by News Staff | Aug 1, 2013 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
– Press release from the Mammoth Lakes Police Department: The black bears in the Mammoth Lakes area have become very active over the past few weeks and the drought conditions mean that there will be high activity for the next three months. Recent...
by News Staff | Apr 29, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Mammoth Lakes Police Department: ** NEWS RELEASE ** Motorists Urged to Use Caution The Deer are Migrating in Full Force The Mammoth Lakes Police Department would like to caution motorists to be extra alert for migrating deer on Highway 395 and Highway 203. Large...