Ultimate Bear Hunting News

Black bear sightings in southern Wisconsin on the rise as bears find new areas to their liking - Jul. 27, 2010
MADISON ? Black bear sightings are becoming more common in southern Wisconsin as bruins find areas previously considered occasional or rare for bear sightings suitable for occupancy.

Maryland Black Bear Lottery Opens August 2 - Jul. 15, 2010
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting applications to participate in this year?s lottery for black bear hunting permits on Monday, August 2. Applications issued will be valid for this year?s black bear hunting season, which will take place October 25 through October 30.

Grizzly Bear Trapping Begins In Centennial Mountains - Jul. 02, 2010
Idaho Fish and Game is urging the public to heed bright orange signs warning of grizzly bear trapping operations in the in the Upper Snake Region.

DEPARTMENT KILLS BEAR AT SCENE OF SUNDAY?S ATTACK - Jun. 28, 2010
A 250-pound male black bear was caught and killed early Monday at the Sandia Mountains picnic ground where a young woman was attacked early Sunday morning, the Department of Game and Fish announced today.

Residents Can Take Steps to Avoid Conflict with Bears - Jun. 17, 2010
With the rise of media reports across the state about black bear interactions with humans, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is reminding citizens that they can take a few simple steps to avoid conflict with bears.

Check Your Home Now For Common Bear Attractants - Jun. 04, 2010
Here is a handy list of bear attractants that are commonly found in residential areas and around Montana farms and ranches.

TWRC Seeks Public Input Concerning Bear Archery Season - Jun. 02, 2010
In Thursday's (May 20) Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission meeting, action was taken during the 2010-11 hunting seasons-setting process which reduced the bear archery season to three weeks from the originally proposed five week season in Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Jefferson, Johnson, Monroe, Polk, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.

Bear killed by vehicle; someone removes claws - May. 21, 2010
Someone removed the claws of a black bear killed Thursday night on U.S. 98 in Santa Rosa County. Possessing any body part of a bear is illegal, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Mammoth black bear killed on Jefferson Co. road; causes wreck - May. 03, 2010
A black bear killed by what was likely a semi-trailer truck April 23 in Jefferson County may be the third-largest bear ever recorded in Florida.

Ten commandments for camping in bear country - Apr. 22, 2010
JEFFERSON CITY??Bear country.? What mental image does that phrase conjure up for you? A fern-choked valley in the Appalachian Mountains? A high meadow in the Rockies? Missourians often forget they could encounter a black bear while camping or hiking in their home state. The rules for camping and hiking in bear country apply in Missouri, too.