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Black bears from the neighboring states of Minnesota and Wisconsin are spilling into northeast Iowa — maybe to stay.

Maine is unique, in that it is the only state where it is still legal to trap black bears.

Keystone State bear hunters experienced their 6th best season ever.

Take a walk on the wild side. Ditch the donuts and burn up some shoe leather on your next black bear hunt.

Hunters killed about 500 more black bears during the 2020 season, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Most bowhunters traveling west think of elk, muleys or pronghorns, but don’t forget about thrilling spot-and-stalk adventures for black bears.

Bear seasons are open throughout the country, and several states have made changes hunters need to know about.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking public input on a proposed hunting season for black bears after populations have climbed as high as 840 in the state.

The list of western states that allow bear hunting over bait is short, but there are still a few opportunities out there if you are willing to put in the time and effort.

The snow is mostly melted in Arizona’s high country, flowers paint open hillsides and budding leaves are replacing their fallen brethren. It’s a time for new life, marking spring bear season in the Grand Canyon State.

A black bear killed by Jeff Melillo in New Jersey during the 2019 hunting season has been certified as a bowhunting world record by the Pope and Young Club.

Browning and Leupold combine for a comfortable, accurate combo to take afield for big game.

The author uses a new tactic to arrow a 550-pound black bear in the Sooner State.

When it comes to debating archery shot angles, or recreating a recent shot taken by you or a bowhunting buddy, the Mini 3-D ‘Stick Pin’ Deer is a tremendous tool.

When it comes to equipment for bowhunting black bears, the author has three suggestions.

Summer is great for offseason archery practice — it’s also an ideal time to begin planning a DIY black bear adventure for next spring.

The author’s quest for a blonde bruin to complete his black bear grand slam continues.

A University of Washington researcher, based on information from his trained scat-sniffing dogs, says Washington may have more wolves within its borders than previously believed.

Black bear seasons are opening across the country, so are you ready to supersize your predator calling experience this spring?

Several bowhunting manufacturers have joined forces to offer a spring 2020 black bear hunt in Saskatchewan and archery prize package, with a total value of more than $5,500.

A quest for the black bear Grand Slams turns into an 8-year obsession as a dedicated bowhunter attempts to tag all four of the major color phases.

Spring bear hunting seasons provide great opportunities for hunters to get into the woods. Here are some reminders for safety tips around bears.

Auburn University has received a $1.1 million grant to study denning behavior in Alabama's black bear population and its impact on reproduction and cub survival.

Spring is a great time to be in the woods and arguably the best time of the year to shoot a mature black bear.

Surprisingly large black bears aren’t just turning up more frequently. They are being killed in places that didn’t even have a stable bear population two decades ago.

Bowhunters: Don’t make the mistake of aiming too far forward on a broadside black bear.

A do-it-yourself black bear hunt is rarely easy, but you can increase your odds by choosing one of these five bear-rich destinations.

Wisconsin conservation officials reduced the number of bear hunting permits for the 2019 season after data showed a decline in the state's population of bruins.

A black bear found dead in North Carolina tested positive for rabies — the first known case of a rabies positive black bear in the state.