Dept. of Wildlife Resources reminds Virginians that bears are more active in spring Black bears (Source: Wildlife Center of Virginia) By NBC12 Newsroom | April 14, 2021 at 8:39 PM EDT - Updated April 14 at 8:52 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Department of Wildlife Resources is reminding Virginians that bears are more active in the springtime. DWR said that black bears are emerging from their winter dens and are looking for an easy meal. Homeowners are urged to make sure all potential food sources for bears, such as garbage, grills, birdfeeders, are secure so that it limits the chances o...