Black bears are ‘pretty much everywhere,’ according to wildlife experts. Here’s how to protect yourself.
With warming temperatures comes the conclusion of the winter wildlife hibernation period. Now, officials are asking the ...
Abbeville man illegally shoots a black bear
Shannon R. Parker, 50, of Abbeville, was cited for allegedly shooting a Louisiana black bear in Vermilion Parish during closed season and will face civil restitution totaling $10,000 for the ...
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Louisiana set to expand 'Teddy Bear' hunting season after first harvest in two generations
Louisiana will expand its black bear hunting season in 2025, increasing the number of permits and opening two new hunting areas. The decision comes after a successful inaugural hunt in 2024 ...
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Asian black bear rescued, treated in capital
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) and global animal welfare organisation Four Paws rescued a three-year-old Asian black bear from the cruel dancing bear trade in Jhang.
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Photo doesn't authentically show hundreds of black bears taking over Missouri highway
A rumor users circulated online in March 2025 claimed that a photo showed hundreds of black bears lining U.S ... There have been no recent bear related incidents on Missouri roadways." ...
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Florida considers first black bear hunt in a decade. You can weigh in.
For the first time in nearly a decade, Florida wildlife officials are considering a black bear hunt. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in December asked its staff to come up ...