Thousands of black bears live in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Here are some tips for staying safe as they ...

Black bear mating season takes place during the summer, but embryos do not begin to develop until the mother bear enters her ...

· Do take note of your location and call the NC Wildlife Helpline (866-318-2401). If after hours or on weekends, call a ...

People who try to capture or handle a cub are not only risking the cub’s safety, but their own if the mother bear is nearby, ...

A mama black bear emerged from hibernation in early March, revealing her tiny cubs as she briefly left her den to get some fresh air at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.Billy Fabian, a wildlife ...

As the weather becomes warmer and people become more active outdoors, encounters with bears may increase. The N.C. Wildlife ...

Black bear mating season takes place during the summer, but embryos do not begin to develop until the mother bear enters her den. Cubs are born in the middle of the winter denning period ...

Officials advise you to remain calm and leave the area if you see a bear den while hiking, walking a dog, or hunting.

Staff in Yellowstone National Park observed the first grizzly bear tracks of 2025 earlier this month — signaling the very ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Commission urges the public to contact them if they suspect a bear cub is orphaned.