Black Bear Project News Today

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community members have rallied in concern over an injured bear wandering northwest Pittsfield into Lanesborough the last few days. Since late last week, Ward 7...

MONTPELIER — Vermont’s black bear population is estimated at 7,000 to 8,500 based on 2022 data, the most recent available, according to recent information issued by the Fish and Wildlife

Bears have been spotted in several Maryland counties this year. They may be friend-shaped, but they are not friendly. Experts explain what to do if you see one.

My feet were just starting to get numb from standing on the snow-packed trail when the activity over by the den changed. Students with University of Wisconsin Stevens Point’s Wisconsin

A woman, from Vermont, walking her Shih Tzu was attacked by an enraged black bear when the dog chased the bear cubs, angering the mother bear.

WINHALL — It was just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday night when Sarah Dietl let her Shih Tzu, Bodhi, out of the house to see to his duties before retiring

The person attacked on Wednesday was treated for injuries at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and released.

One evening earlier this summer, Carin Roberts and her husband, Jack, were sipping beers on the porch of their North Ferrisburgh home. As they sat...

Typically, according to the state’s expert on black bears, Vermont records two to three incidents of bears breaking into houses per year.This year? Residents are reporting two to three break-ins or attempted break-ins every week.Jaclyn Comeau, a...

The number-one cause of bear incidents stems from Vermonters failing to secure food sources that attract bears.