How Many Black Bears Live in Ohio?

Mild winters don't let bears sleep for long, and nature walkers need to take this into account. There haven't been many beehives and silos looted this year, but many beekeepers have given up registering losses due to the bureaucracy of bear damage compensation.

How Many Black Bears Live in Ohio?

Once a rarity in Ohio, the American black bear (Ursus americanus) is making a steady comeback in the state’s southeastern forests. Let’s explore the growing population of black bears in Ohio and the efforts dedicated to their conservation.