Wild Encounters Daily

The investigation into Anthony Pollio's fatal May 3 attack on Glacier's Mount Brown Lookout Trail is nearly complete, with a board of review report...

Wildlife enthusiasts can target these hotspots for reliable bear sightings across diverse habitats.

• Alaska leads with all three North American...

Idaho senators hail the proposal as overdue state control after bears exceeded recovery goals.

• Idaho leaders: Call it a conservation win that cuts...

A black bear was struck and killed on I-480 West near mile marker 32 early July 15, with the driver uninjured.

• Bolder bears are breaking into vehicles and homes in daylight while chasing people, fueled almost exclusively by human food
• FWP euthanized six...

Parks Canada credits prepared hikers with preventing serious harm during a July 10 grizzly encounter on Opal Hills Trail.

• Education mattered: The...

National parks showcase bears thriving in their natural habitats, offering unforgettable sightings when visitors prioritize respect and safety.
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Bears are repeatedly entering neighborhoods drawn by trash, livestock, and bird feeders.

• In Tijeras, bears killed llamas and chickens while...

Federal proposal would expand state and tribal roles in managing threatened grizzlies under ESA 4(d) rules without delisting the species.

• State...

In Yellowstone, medical emergencies and car crashes cause far more deaths than wildlife encounters, with July accounting for nearly 25% of all...

State agencies and hunting groups welcome the USFWS proposal as a science-driven step returning management to locals.

• Wild Sheep Foundation calls it...

• Remove attractants: Take down bird feeders and secure trash to prevent bears from visiting
• Store food right: Keep camping supplies in vehicles or...

Katmai National Park earns its 'Bear Capital' title each summer when brown bears gather at Brooks Falls to snatch salmon from the rapids.

• Iconic...

Black bears are increasingly entering suburban neighborhoods this summer, drawn by easy food sources like bird feeders and garden plants.

• In...

A dramatic Alaska video shows yelling and stomping halting a charging bear's advance, while Vermont wildlife officials share targeted black bear...

Federal proposal hands grizzly oversight to states in recovered zones while keeping Endangered Species Act protections intact.

• Officials' stance:...

No significant updates today.

A black bear roaming Jackson has locals posting AI memes of it working at stores, even as police issue alerts and BOLOs.

Wildlife officials say it's...

Security footage shows a young black bear wandering a Carrington Park backyard, approaching a home, and briefly climbing its side.

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Black bears spotted in Coleman Park and nearby Lebanon areas have the city urging residents to secure trash, remove bird feeders, and keep distance from wildlife.