State DEC officials are reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears. Throughout the spring and early summer months, black bears have depleted fat ...

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Bears are coming out of hibernation, and it’s time to ensure they’re not getting into your food. Bears seek food in the spring and summer as they lose weight, which can lead to more ...

Otsego, Charlevoix, Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties were among the Lower Peninsula locations where the DNR received bear complaints in 2024.

The large omnivores are pushing further south in the Lower Peninsula, which thousands now calling the region home. That means ...

Intentionally feeding bears can be dangerous. It makes them comfortable around people, which can lead to bears causing ...