Black bear sightings are increasing around Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. One was spotted near Pataskala in Licking County on June 10, roaming a field about 20 miles ...

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has tracked black bear sightings in the state since 1993. Most bears spotted are young males, wandering long distances in search of a mate and territory.

Reports of black bears in Ohio have increased with some sightings now appearing in southwest Ohio, including Clinton, Greene and Montgomery counties. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ...

With multiple recent black bear sightings, some may be wondering if the rise in sightings is out of the ordinary for parts of Ohio. Residents and local police departments posted about recent black ...

Black bear sightings in Ohio Ohio reported 285 black bear sightings in 52 counties in 2022, 161 of which were confirmed based on the presence of evidence such as photos or tracks, per ODNR.

Instead, report sightings to the Ohio Division of Wildlife at wildohio.gov or local authorities. Tracking these sightings helps biologists monitor Ohio's growing black bear population.

Black bears, once gone from Ohio, are making a slow comeback with sightings increasing in recent years, including two in the first half of June 2025. A black bear was struck by a vehicle and ...

Black bear sightings have increased in Ohio, according to state data. Now wildlife officials are studying their population growth in the state.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has tracked black bear sightings in the state since 1993. Most bears spotted are young males, wandering long distances in search of a mate and territory.

CINCINNATI — With multiple recent black bear sightings, some may be wondering if the rise in sightings is out of the ordinary for parts of Ohio. Residents and local police departments posted ...

Black bear sightings have increased in Ohio, according to state data. Now wildlife officials are studying their population growth in the state.