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This is the time of year when homeowners living in or near rural areas are most likely to encounter bears in the backyards. That’s exactly what’s happening right now, even inside some area city limits. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.

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Click here for complete black bear information from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries