With approximately 300,000 black bears in the United States, this species is the country’s most abundant bear, and their numbers are only increasing. Having suffered from severe overhunting in the ...

Black bear sightings are increasing across Ohio, including recent incidents in Greenhills and Springfield Township near Cincinnati. Greenhills police observed a black bear on July 7 during a routine ...

It’s a worst-case scenario for hikers, campers, and homeowners in the Upper Midwest: turning around to see a massive bear in pursuit. The good news, according to experts? It’ll probably never happen.

A black bear was seen in the City of Wooster this weekend. There are no plans to capture or relocate the bear, according to a post on the Wooster Police Department's Facebook page. The Ohio Department ...

Black bears are common in Western North Carolina, often seen in residential areas. While not typically aggressive, residents should take precautions to avoid conflict with bears. Recommended safety ...

Summer is the busiest season at many of the United States' 433 National Park Service sites, which welcomed a record 332 million visitors in 2024, who drove, hiked, paddled, and cycled across more than ...

Here's an example of what not to do if you find yourself in the proximity of a bear. It’s estimated that around 400,000 bears live in the United States, and in certain parts of the country, residents ...

Black bears are not picky eaters. In the late summer through fall, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission warns that their appetites go into overdrive. A Sept. 8, news release from the NCWRC ...