As we emerge from our cozy winter dens, excited about warmer spring weather, so too are bears coming out of hibernation. This means that conflicts between humans and bears are likely to increase soon.

From Monroe County to Mt. Pleasant, black bears are appearing across Michigan. Here's how to stay safe if you encounter one.

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — As spring temperatures rise across New Jersey, black bears are emerging from their winter dens and actively searching for food—prompting the New Jersey Department of Environmental ...

Black bears are showing up on doorsteps across greater Gardner. See where they’ve been spotted, how residents are reacting ...

Black bear encounters are on the rise in Tennessee, and climate change is often a hidden culprit, tampering with ecosystems ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Young black bears are emerging from their dens and striking out to find new territories as spring arrives in Arkansas. Sightings of these young bears often ...

A black bear spotted Tuesday morning at a Lehigh County athletic fields complex was quickly trapped to be safely relocated, officials said. The run-in with the bruin was one of several reported in ...