black bears

Environment

As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance

Molly Parker

Residents in the area should secure food and garbage, state says

Environment

Ky. Wildlife Agency To Discuss Hunting, Fishing Proposals

The Associated Press

The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission plans to discuss proposed hunting and fishing regulation changes at its spring meeting this week.A statement…

Environment

Tennessee Park Hosting Bear Research Conference

The Associated Press

Researchers from around the world are meeting in Tennessee for a conference about how humans and bears can safely coexist.The Knoxville News Sentinel…

Environment

Kentucky Sees an Increase in its Black Bear Population

Ebony Clark

Kentucky’s black bear population is on the rise and state Fish and Wildlife officials are keeping them under the radar in order to control their…

Environment

Humane Society Urges Beshear to Suspend Kentucky's Black Bear Hunt

Erica Peterson (KPR)

The Humane Society is calling on Governor Steve Beshear to immediately stop the state’s black bear hunt, after the quota during the first archery portion…

Society

KY Hunters Kill 11 Black Bears

The Associated Press

Kentucky hunters killed 11 black bears last weekend, including one that set a record for its size. Doug Adkins of Jenkins killed the state-record bear…