There’s a bear/deer/moose in my back yard. What do I do?

Please remember that Allenstown is a rural community and as such is home to many wild animals. With housing being developed further and further into wooded areas, sightings of large wild animals are becoming more common. The most important thing to remember is not to panic or startle the animal. As a general rule, wild animals are more scared of humans then we are of them. The best course of action is to keep all children and pets inside your house and leave the animal alone. More often than not the animal will leave on its own in a short time. To reduce the likelihood of wild animals appearing in your yard, remove or secure all potentially attractive food sources such as bird feeders, bee hives, compost piles, and domestic cat or dog food. Searching for food is the most common reason wild animals appear in populated areas. If the animal returns repeatedly you can contact the NH Fish and Game Department at (603) 271-3361. If the animal is an immediate threat to people or livestock then you should contact the Allenstown Police.

Isolated sightings of wild animals without any threatening or unusual behavior should not be reported to the police.