Mama bears kick out their cubs, so they stay safe during mating season, which is right now. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says there are an estimated 24,000 black bears in Wisconsin.

The wildlife department estimated last year that there were around 1,500 Louisiana black bears in the state. Though you're more likely to see a bear these days than you were 15 years again, John ...

Several black bear sightings have been reported out of Bergen County in recent days. Overall, reported black bear incidents are down 28.21% in New Jersey in 2025, according to the DEP.