The Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife says there were 135 reported sightings believed to involve an estimated 88 bears. State personnel confirmed 60 sightings.

Bows and arrows are the easy items to take note of, but it’s often the miscellaneous gear that makes the difference for archery customers and hunters alike – the difference between success and failure. Here’s a promising new-accessory round-up of some 2015 must-haves hunting gear.

Spring is one of the leanest times of year for critters, and one of the busiest for predator hunters.

Sportsman’s groups have been battling anti-hunters like, Mainers For Fair Bear Hunting (MFFBH), over the ethics of bear hunting.

Jim Chapman reviews new big-bore airguns for predator hunting and more.

Wildlife officials have set up traps in an effort to capture a bear suspected of mauling a small dog outside a central Florida home.

The proposal would also make it unlawful to leave out food to feed or attract bears, as well neglecting to take away food or trash that have attracted bears.

Bear encounters are up and New Jersey officials are hoping expanded hunting areas could help reduce those numbers.

There's an effort under way to help ensure grizzly bears don't become extinct in the North Cascades.