Black bears are generally afraid of people. What if you're afraid of them and pull out your gun? Here's what to know about ...

Area residents can also boost their bear awareness on their property by eliminating food attractants, such as chicken feed or ...

Officials say there have been six reported grizzly bear sightings in North Idaho this season and are urging residents to secure attractants to avoid bear encounters.

Bird flu fears have focused on the poultry and dairy industries and human health. But wild animals are threatened, too—at ...

Black bears showing up in Sheridan, Story, Dayton and other towns around the Bighorn Mountains has become routine for folks ...

Marshals said the man, who fit Travis Decker's description, was surprised to be targeted by officials in Idaho as a ...

"Any time a bear receives a food reward of any type, it's a reward, which means the bear wants more of it," said Ross. Ross ...

After a black bear slashed a Connecticut man’s chest while out walking his dog in North Canaan last week, the debate over bear hunting in the state once again heats up, despite legislation ...

A man sustained minor injuries after a black bear attacked him on his property in North Canaan, state wildlife officials said Monday. The attack — which Connecticut officials said involved a sow ...

Black bears have become a regular part of the terrain in many parts of the United States. Their population growth and increased visibility reflect changing environments and successful conservation ...

After evading authorities on a two-year-long manhunt, an elusive black bear has finally been caught in northern Michigan. The young black bear, which has been carrying a lid stuck around its neck ...