Black bears have been increasing in numbers and expanding their range in Michigan. They've been spotted in a number of ...

Black bear sitting on the ground surrounded by greenery in a forest with a blurry background© Wirestock/iStock via Getty Images In the Upper Peninsula, bears are reportedly part of the region’s ...

A black bear was recently spotted on camera in Wayne and Monroe counties in southeast Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will monitor the bear but plans to let it be unless it ...

As spring approaches and Michigan’s estimated 12,450 black bears emerge from their dens — many with new cubs in tow — here are a few important things to remember: Bears have an extraordinary sense of ...

Roughly 83% of Michigan’s black bears live in the Upper Peninsula, where dense forests and abundant food support large populations. Bear sightings are increasing in the northern Lower Peninsula as ...

We turned to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for answers. With bears occupying roughly two-thirds of Michigan, these are the places you’re most likely to find bears. Plus, we’ll offer ...