Florida did the same thing Arkansas did and now we are up to our ears in bears. Two attacks this year as well, one fatal.
I have seen bears here in town in a very populated area, heavy traffic.
Had to scare off one bear with my car horn!
I have seen bears climb over a 10 foot chain link fence like it wasn’t even there.......................
Friends of mine in Sanford send me the occasional picture or video of bears, sometimes with cubs, strolling casually through their subdivision.