A black bear in Ocean Shores, Washington, was seen on a home security camera walking off a resident’s front porch with a package in its mouth.
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) posted the video showing the four-legged porch pirate taking the package, which contained a sweater.
WDFW is warning residents that if they order any type of food delivery to be sure to bring it inside right away.
Black bears are preparing for hibernation, and they’re on the lookout for any high-calorie food sources that are easy to find, WDFW said.
For more information on preventing incidents with black bears, visit wdfw.wa.gov/blackbears.
Friendly reminder that if you order DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other food delivery services, please be sure to pick it up right away. Porch pirates come in all forms, including furry and four-legged. Black bears are common throughout most of Washington, including suburban areas and in greenbelts near cities and towns. When preparing for hibernation in the fall and after waking in the spring, they look for high-calorie, easy-to-find food sources. Unfortunately for this black bear near Ocean Shores, this package contained a sweater and not food. But if bears get used to finding high-calorie food in an area, they will keep coming back. The best way to encourage them to move along and focus on natural food sources is by removing potential attractants. Learn more about preventing conflicts with black bears at wdfw.wa.gov/blackbears. Public-submitted video showing a black bear walking off a porch with a package in its mouth.
Posted by Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife on Monday, September 29, 2025
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