A coalition of animal rights and environmental organizations in Oregon is mounting opposition to spring bear hunting in the Beaver State—and the groups say they want to see the two month-long hunting ...

Tom Beilke of Manitowoc went on a spring bear hunt in Saskatchewan, Canada, with two of his hunting companions. This guided hunt was May 27-31 and about one hour north of Hudson Bay. Beilke, a ...

The hunting of female black bears, or sows, such as the one at top, is the reason that spring bear hunting in Ontario was banned for 16 years. Outfitter Rob Brodhagen says the practice was banned ...

Bear cubs play in a tree while waiting for their mother to return. A black bear peers out from behind spring foliage. Washington Wildlife First applauds Commissioners for their courage in voting to ...

The Winnipeg Humane Society is promoting an online survey aimed at lobbying the government to ban spring black bear hunting, citing ethical concerns about using bait compromising fair chase.

Washington’s black bear population is thriving, rising from 16,600 in 2022 to 22,000 in 2024. Yet, bears are at risk—not from disease or harsh winters, but due to the removal of the spring bear hunt ...

Last year saw the largest number of black bears taken by hunters in north central Montana since 1985, the beginning of reliable statistics. Hunters took 199 black bears last year from four bear ...

The Wisconsin DNR has reminders for black bear and turkey hunters. The application deadline for the 2025 seasons is less than a week away. MADISON, Wis. - The application deadline for Wisconsin's 2025 ...

Special to Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Tom Beilke of Manitowoc went on a spring bear hunt in Saskatchewan, Canada, with two of his hunting companions. This guided hunt ...