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The urban bear study in Asheville has been examining how urban food sources are influencing bear movements and the risk of mortality.

Some Bearwise Basics say never feed or approach bears; secure food, garbage, and recycling; remove bird feeders and never leave pet food outdoors.

Co-Existing with Black Bears in North Carolina

By the end of the ’60s, the park had instituted a program that stopped many from feeding bears. Today, the Smokies bear population has grown to 1,900.

FWC recognizes two communities as BearWise in northwest Florida

Trail closures and food prohibitions are expected to remain in place on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville through the end of the week after a bear a...

RALEIGH – The N.C Wildlife Resources Commission is already seeing a spike in black bear reports this spring. This comes as no surprise since the state’s residential footprint has grown and people are moving closer into bear habitat and creating opportunities for bears to approach their property, specifically by leaving out food sources. Colleen Olfenbuttel, the Wildlife Commission’s black bear and furbearer biologist, offers some advice about how we can co-exist with black bears....

The state is already reporting a spike in black bear sighting reports this spring. Author: Carrie Hodgin (WFMY News 2 Digital) Published: 7:08 PM EDT April 15, 2021 Updated: 7:28 PM EDT April 15, 2021 RALEIGH, N.C. — Be on the lookout for more black bears in North Carolina. The state is already reporting a spike in black bear sighting reports this spring. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said one reason is because the state’s r...

The N.C Wildlife Resources Commission is already seeing a spike in black bear reports this spring. Related Stories   This comes as no surprise since the state’s residential footprint has grown and people are moving closer into bear habitat and creating opportunities for bears to approach their property, specifically by leaving out food sources. Colleen Olfenbuttel, the Wildlife Commission’s black bear and furbearer biologist, offers some advice about how we can co-exist with black bears. S...