Warmer weather means bears are waking up from their winter slumber and conservation officers say that means people need to be aware. Chris Doyle with the B-C Conservation Officer Service says there’s a higher than normal snow pack this year and animals leaving their dens will have a tougher time finding food. He says that could drive the bears to residential areas, so residents need to make sure attractants like garbage, bird feeders and fruit aren’t readily available. About 470 black bears had to be destroyed last year in B-C due to conflicts with people.