The Bear League does a great job on public education and co existing with bears, and advocating for them.

Bears are one of my all time favorite critters - always have been. I'm guessing this is due to growing up with them in your local culture - in this case the woods of the northern section of the lower peninsula of Michigan. Bears are a way of life up there - and the countryside is the all the better for it. Bears live up on the mountain behind me - on Bull Run Mountain in Haymarket, VA - but I've yet to see one and I would guess their population density is less than other areas given habitat and food issues. Anyhow, while in Tahoe City - and the Lake Tahoe Basin in general - Bears are everywhere! Bear notices and warnings, Bear-proof trash containers, Bear Art, Bear Furniture, Bear Decor, and more I love it! Invariably, conflict occurs between man and Bear and usually the Bear loses out. Most conflicts occur due to ignorance on our part - a lack of self awareness when in Bear country and a lack of adherence to Best Practices to avoid conflicts with our furry friends. A land that loses it's Bears has lost it's soul. The Bear League works to educate people about Bears, and thus minimize or eliminate conflicts so that we can have happy, safe, fat, wild bears! The lady at Mountain Critters told me about the organization after I saw the brochures for the organization and asked about it - I decided to join! Cool organization with laudable and valuable goals! read more

Bear League - Animal Shelters Near Me - Homewood, California

The Bear League has great goals and efforts, but.... Early this afternoon I squeezed in time amid work to call the Bear League about an injured bird I saw in the parking lot at King's Beach off Raccoon Road late yesterday afternoon. It was the fifth call I made trying to find help. I wouldn't have considered calling the Bear League, but one of the other animal organizations I called suggested it as a possibility. The first four animal organizations in Tahoe/Truckee were very kind and brainstormed other contacts when they couldn't lend direct help. The fifth call, to the Bear League, was completely different. I have made hundreds of such calls at this point in my life, but I have never experienced someone as rude as the woman who answered the phone for the Bear League. She chastised me the whole time, for example, sarcastically saying they would have no volunteers if they sent them out for things like this. Apparently (to my surprise), they would help wild birds, but only if brought to them. As the woman's rudeness escalated during her unsolicited monolog, she said, "This is the most insane call I have ever had," at which point I ended the call. I usually think of people involved in animal welfare as caring about all living things and appreciating others who do. It is not out of the question that a group might have a connection in the area who could make a brief stop to look for the bird in that confined area. Although I didn't locate help in the five calls, the first four were answered by respectful staff who attempted to facilitate redirection. Conversely, the Bear League person was so egregiously impolite that I'm shocked she is permitted to work there and, especially, to answer the phone. Unfortunately, I now have a bad impression of that organization. read more

They do great work to protect all wildlife around Tahoe. As more humans invade wildlife habitat, there are more interactions between humans and wildlife, and the Bear League educates, advocates and helps keep everyone safe. read more

Got a good referral initially. Wasn't able to get in contact after 5 PM or the next days.

My name is Eric. I am the owner of a local plumbing and heating company in South Lake Tahoe,Ca. I have to share this story. I like the Bear League intensely, and love what they do. This is just a true story that just happened to me this morning. On 12/09, a customer of mine called me and said there is a bear under his house, and bear league was due to come out 12/10 at 2:30pm to get the bear out and install an electric fence over the access hole. They sent out a guy named Tom. I didn't meet him but apparently he looked under the house with the flashlight and gave it the all clear. Then their contractor came over and screwed the access hole closed and put up the electric fence. My customer wanted me to go back to the job and check for any duct and plumbing damage due to the bear. Under assumption the "Bear League" did their job, today, 12/17/14, I disassembled the electric fence, and unscrewed the door. I went on in. My golden retriever, oddly followed me in, and I was half way to my hose bib replacement, about 10 feet, when I heard an enormous roar. I looked to my right with my headlight on, and I saw only a huge dust cloud and two green eyes about 10"-12" apart. My dog darted out from the access hole and I threw my tool tray about 10 feet from the access hole on my way out!! The "Bear League" guy Tom did not do his job correctly. From the access hole you can only see 3 sides of the sub area. The bear was in the back, hidden corner. He did not crawl and correctly verify the bear was gone. Instead, Tom, lazily did his job, and successfully locked the bear under the house for 7 days without food or water. Good job and thank you Tom!!!! I really appreciate the heart attack you gave me this morning!!!!! Besides for Toms lack of efficiency, I do appreciate the job, that the "Bear League" does. If Tom comes to your property and says the bear is gone, use extreme caution entering the area. Tom is not using correct methods to ensure the job the job is 100% done. Tom put my health and life in jeopardy today. Beware of Tom. I have a video of the bear and he is definitely a male between 600-700 pounds. Do not come face to face with a bear under your house as I did today. If you call the Tahoe Bear League to inspect for a bear under your house, make sure you ask that they "DO NOT" send Tom!!!! It could cost you your life. If you are Tom, or anyone who wants to speak with me about this story, call me at (530) 307-3733. Eric. read more

The Bear League does an excellent job of advocating for our Lake Tahoe neighbors--the bears! The Bear League seeks to educate the community on how best to co-exist with our furry friends. I called the BL when a falcon hit the window of my home. The BL responded within minutes and safely secured the stunned and immobile bird for transport to a vet facility where it was rehabilitated. Ann Bryant is passionate about animals and bears in particular, giving a voice to those who can not speak for themselves. Through the efforts of the Bear League & volunteers, we can all learn to respectfully enjoy the wildlife that calls Lake Tahoe home. read more