Jim Gardner’s first impulse on hearing his wife scream at the sight of a big black bear in their yard was to shoot it — with ...

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 ...

If the FWC approves, Florida will hold its first bear hunt in ten years. But the agency is taking steps to avoid the problems ...

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 ...

"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 ...