To participate in this bear hunt, people will need to apply for a bear harvest permit and pay a non-refundable fee.

Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.

The Wisconsin DNR has concluded its efforts to trap the black black bear involved in a recent attack in Barron County.

WI DNR unable to find black bear The Wisconsin DNR announced Monday that it has concluded its efforts to trap a black bear that was involved in an attack in Barron County on July 12.

The deadline to purchase a lottery bear license is Friday, Aug. 1, the DNR said. Unsold lottery-awarded licenses will be available to any eligible person beginning at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Bear hunters who entered the lottery for bear hunting licenses should watch their mail to see if they were selected for a license. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources mailed postcards to ...

If the FWC approves, Florida will hold its first bear hunt in ten years. But the agency is taking steps to avoid the problems of the last one.

The DNR offers the following advice to avoid black bear encounters: Minimize attractive food around your house or campsite, including keeping garbage cans secured. If you find a bear, give it a clear ...

Florida bear hunt plan, first in a decade, sparks backlash; 187 tags available to hunters Animal welfare groups and conservationists oppose the hunt, advocating for non-lethal methods to manage ...

Residents in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties are asked to take extra precautions as the bear has been spotted near the Mississippi Palisades State Park and Galena.

Wildlife authorities in Wisconsin continued to search for a black bear who they say attacked and severely injured a 69-year-old woman near Comstock.

The Michigan DNR announces continued access to public and private land for antlerless deer hunting in 2025 as hunter numbers continue to decline across the state.