A black bear was captured by a trail camera in Laingsburg Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, raiding a bird feeding station.

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 ...

A black bear had to undergo a procedure after roaming around Michigan for two years with a plastic lid stuck around its neck.

Spring is almost here, which means that hibernating bears are waking up from their restful slumbers, including in the state of Michigan. Wildlife officials say residents should be prepared for ...

This April was one of the wettest on record for West Michigan, which has some wondering if the flooding pushed bears waking ...

Hunters have been selected for Michigan’s 2026 wildly popular and hard-to-get bear and elk licenses. More than 100,000 ...

More than 12,000 black bears inhabit Michigan, and while seeing one of the usually shy creatures can be thrilling, there are precautions nature lovers should take to avoid a dangerous situation. Black ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – The 150-pound black bear that was spotted and later captured in a mid-Michigan neighborhood has been safely relocated, according to state authorities. The Michigan Department of ...

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 ...

(WXYZ) — As spring approaches in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents of several important things as bears emerge from ...

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 ...