Michigan counties with the most bear complaints: ‘A fed bear is a dead bear’

Bears are pushing farther south in Michigan. We have to learn to coexist, says DNR

A bear will keep on moving if there is nothing tasty to eat such as bird seed, unsecured garbage or a food-splattered grill, DNR officials said.

Michigan counties with the most bear complaints: ‘A fed bear is a dead bear’

Bear sightings are becoming increasingly common in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Double Green heads back to the woods, a year older and 170 pounds heavier

The orphaned black bear cub rescued from a wildfire in Wythe County a year ago was last seen running into the woods, one of three bear yearlings recently released back into the wild, according to the Wildlife Center of Virginia.The bear, who was cared for by the center in Waynesboro since its rescue in March 2024, was released April 2 by a team with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.One of the three bears released into the wild this …

Spring is time to start being BearWise

It’s springtime, and Florida’s wildlife is becoming more active. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public to be BearWise® and watch for bears as they stop hitting the winter snooze button. March means black bears will leave their winter dens for food and water, and they rarely pass up an easy meal. Any accessible garbage, bird seed, or pet food left around your property is like ringing a dinner bell. Secure …

Increased bear activity expected; Boulder residents should call to report bears in city

Boulder residents can expect to see an increase in bear activity as the bears come out of hibernation this spring. “Black bears are wildlife. They present as much of a danger as all wildlife. They are not meant to be in urban settings, but we are in their home,” said Cate Stanek, a Boulder spokeswoman. City officials put out guidelines for residents to follow regarding bear safety. For example, residents should never follow or disturb bears. If …

DNR: bears are on the move

There’s a new reminder from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that bears live in the state, and they’re expanding their territory. DNR human wildlife interaction specialist Jared Duquette says there’s about 10,000 bears in the U.P. and 2,000 in the Mitten, and they keep moving farther south. He says they’re searching for a meal. “Especially things like bird feeders,” Duquette said. “Bears are coming in, they’re looking for an easy mea…