Surprise Visitor: Black Bear Partakes in Family's Picnic Feast

Surprise Visitor: Black Bear Partakes in Family's Picnic Feast

Planning a picnic usually means sunshine, food, and fun with loved ones. Most of us think about sandwiches, drinks, maybe a cozy blanket, and inviting our closest friends or family. But what if your picnic guest wasn’t someone you invited—what if it had fur, claws, and a huge appetite for …

Virginia wildlife officials urge caution as black bear sightings increase this spring - The Amelia Bulletin Monitor

BEARS ARE HERE — This graphic from the DWR website shows that black bears occupy the majority of Virginia. As warmer temperatures return and outdoor activity ramps up across the state, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is urging residents and visitors to take precautions amid an uptick in black bear sightings. Black bears, Virginia’s largest native land mammal, are emerging from hibernation and actively foraging for food. The D…