“[A black bear hunt] seems a little more favorable to bring back right now. The only question is, how are they going to do that?” says Martinez. “Is it going to be managed better this time? We’d love ...

The coast looked clear from the cameras, so he returned to using his phone, only to come face-to-face with a black bear just seconds later. "I was a little frightened because it was right there ...

The black bear population is increasing in Southwest Florida, leading to more encounters with humans. Growth and development are encroaching on bear habitats, causing bears to venture into ...

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 ...

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 ...