It is illegal in North Carolina to capture or keep a black bear cub. The public should contact NCWRC if they encounter a bear cub and suspect it has been orphaned. Do not attempt to capture it.
A wildlife naturalist guide captured the footage of a sleepy black bear mother emerging from the den and revealing her cubs ...
they will place it with a licensed bear cub rehabilitator. For information about living responsibly with black bears, visit Bearwise.org. Snakes become more active as the weather warms.