Bear Conservation Brief

• Habituation cause: Suspected deliberate feeding at a Bozeman property left 15 black bears severely food-conditioned, associating people with easy...

• Documented sightings: 754 reports in Khuvsgul, Bulgan, Darkhan-Uul and Tuv provinces, including attacks on herders and livestock.
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Researchers choose study animals based on personal liking, not convenience. Birds and mammals dominate despite making up under 1% of species.
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Drought and warm winters wiped out natural bear foods across much of the U.S., forcing black and brown bears to raid garbage, bird feeders, and...

The new Conservation and Stewardship Fund targets three priorities: advancing research and conservation, upgrading visitor infrastructure, and...

Benny the Yorkie chasing a bear from his North Carolina backyard makes an entertaining tale, but one dog's bold behavior offers no reliable strategy for human-bear safety.

Rising bear incidents in Japan are driving demand for bells, sprays, and other deterrents, yet effectiveness depends on proper use and limits.

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New Jersey hunters took 362 black bears during the October 12-17 segment, led by Sussex County at 176.

• Opening day saw the peak of 110 bears, with...

Alabama black bears are fattening up in October and begin entering dens in early November, though they may skip hibernation if food is abundant.

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Residents who physically confronted a juvenile black bear forcing its way into their Salmon home suffered injuries, with one airlifted for treatment....

The International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA) connects over 700 biologists and wildlife managers across 50+ countries to...

The endearing footage of Grizzly 1063's triplets reluctantly following their mom across a Grand Teton highway shows the real dangers roads pose to bears. It highlights why drivers must give wildlife space and time to cross safely.

Black bears enter hyperphagia in late summer and fall, boosting daily intake from 2,000–3,500 calories to 15,000–20,000 to build fat for winter...

The new rule through 2031 lets oil companies obtain letters of authorization for unintentional harassment or killing of small numbers of polar bears...

Michigan DNR biologists need public help locating black bear dens this winter to advance tracking and collaring studies.

• Key challenge: Bears are...

Bears in Sequoia and Kings Canyon are actively foraging before hibernation, fueling a 125% jump in incidents since 2020 and $17,358 in property damage...

Harvest limits trigger immediate closures in New Mexico bear zones, with BMZ 1 shutting down October 16, 2026 alongside zones 2, 3, 9, 10, and 12. Hunters must check the NMDOW website or call 877-950-5466 before hunting to confirm current status.

A new conservation strategy is being finalised to protect two of America's smallest grizzly bear populations in the Selkirk and Cabinet-Yaak regions. Implementation will hinge on coordinated regional efforts to secure these vulnerable groups.

A black bear cub in North Carolina survived days with a plastic jar over its head before wildlife staff removed it and reunited the animal with its...

• Colorado recorded a record number of bear encounters in 2026, including a September tent bite at Park Creek Campground and a bear entering a Durango...