Black bears aren't just wandering through Ohio anymore. Some are here to stay, wildlife officials say. Here's where they were ...

Black bears aren't just wandering through Ohio anymore. Some are here to stay, wildlife officials say. Here's where they were ...

Black bears are back in Ohio to stay, and wildlife officials want to help property owners coexist with them. Here's how.

Black bear sightings are increasing in Ohio, including recent tracks spotted by hunters in Washington County in December 2025. Once considered eliminated from the state, Ohio's black bear population ...

Ohio’s black bear population is on the rise, and reestablishing itself, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

A man in Ashtabula County spotted multiple bears roaming near his backyard late Saturday night.

Several animal species once driven out of Ohio are making a comeback across the state. Black bears, fishers, and bobcats have been spotted in areas where they haven't been seen for decades. The bald ...