One of the largest, and among the most secretive animals living in Pennsylvania is the black bear, Ursus americanus. The species ranges through much of forested North America from Mexico …

May 15, 2018 · Black bears are showing up in some relatively unexpected spots across Pennsylvania. Here's a deep dive into the natural history of bears in Pennsylvania and their …

Feb 15, 2024 · Pennsylvania had fewer than 130,000 bear hunters in 2003. In 2023, it had 206,124. That total – the fourth-highest ever – marked the fifth year in a row that bear license …

Oct 6, 2023 · Pennsylvania’s all-time best bear season came in 2019, when hunters harvested 4,653. Last year hunters got bears in 58 of the state’s 67 counties and all but one WMU.

6 days ago · Head to Pennsylvania for an up-close look at one of nature’s fiercest animals – the black bear. From the profoundly forested regions of Northeast PA to central and Western PA …

Aug 23, 2023 · But only one of the three can be found in Pennsylvania: Ursus americanus, or the American black bear. This species of bear is the only one that can be found in the state of …

Dec 16, 2024 · Hunters in Pennsylvania harvested more than 2,600 black bears this fall. The last hunting season for black bears this year ended Saturday. The Pennsylvania Game …

6 days ago · Pennsylvania Man Attacked After Being Approached by Aggressive and Rabid Bear: Officials The Pennsylvania Game Commission said that the victim is “expected to have a full …

Jan 1, 1998 · Black bears are the smallest and most common of the three bear species found in North America, and the only species found in Pennsylvania. Their fur is generally uniform in …

Jan 24, 2023 · In the most recent report by Pennsylvania Game Commission, more than 16,000 black bears live in Pennsylvania. Black bears seem to be heavy, yet they are surprisingly …