If you live in Minnesota, you live in bear country. The black bear is an iconic species usually associated with Minnesota’s north woods, and, while they are common throughout the forested …

There are roughly 13,000-18,000 black bears in Minnesota. Sport hunting is their main source of mortality. Minnesota hunters harvest an average of about 2,300 black bears during the last 10 …

5 days ago · Are there bears in Minnesota? Absolutely! Minnesota is home to various bear species, ranging from the smaller American black bears to the larger and more elusive …

5 days ago · The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources estimates 13,000 to 18,000 black bears live in the state. If you split a state map diagonally from the northwest corner to the …

Mar 4, 2025 · DNR manages Minnesota's black bear population by providing quality bear habitat, conducting research to increase knowledge of bear biology, educating the public on how to …

1 day ago · Bears are coming out of hibernation throughout the state of Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says he's heard reports of bear activity in …

The sex ratio of harvested bears varies by age. Male bears are more vulnerable to harvest than females, so males always predominate among harvested 1-year-olds (67–75%). Males also …

Feb 27, 2025 · Minnesota only has black bears according to Assistant Director and Biologist Spencer Peter from the North American Bear Center and Northwoods Ecology Hall in Ely, …

Feb 6, 2024 · Discover 7 places where you're most likely to encounter a bear in Minnesota, including guidance on keeping safe and Minnesota's bear hunting rules.

Black bears of all ages visit the sanctuary each season, including: large males, females with cubs, yearlings and sub-adults. From our viewing deck, visitors can observe bears in the meadow …