Residents In Wise County Virginia Are Being Warned This Is The Most Active Black Bear Season On Record In The County. Officials Say Feeding Bears Is Unlawful But Has Been A Problem This Year. So Far, Four Bears Have Been Euthanized In The County Largely Due To Hand-Feeding. Authorities Recommend Removing Garbage, Pet Food, Birdseed Or Any Other Things That Would Attract A Bear. For More Information, Visit Dgif.Virginia.Gov/Wildlife/Bear