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Bears Over Hounds: Chasing Black Bears in Western Idaho

Of bayed bears and broken branches—a week with dogs and houndsmen in western Idaho is a “paws-on” experience.

Idaho Bear Hunters Now Required to Pass ID Course

Effective Jan. 1, anyone hunting black bears in Idaho must show proof they have passed a bear identification test to help them differentiate between grizzly bears and black bears.

Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Allowing Floridians to Shoot Bears in Self Defense

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 87 (HB 87) into law on June 21, 2024.

Fatal Black Bear Attack in California

A black bear attack in the small California community of Downieville, which resulted in a woman's death, has proven to be the first such fatality in the history of the state.

Top 5 Affordable North American Big-Game Hunts

We share our top five affordable big-game hunts in North America so you can expand your horizons without breaking the bank—or moving your pillow and blanket to the dog house.

A One-and-Done Black Bear Hunt

A dog hunt for an Arizona black bear with a magnum wheelgun proves you can’t pack too big a punch.

The Best Black Bear Cartridges

Here’s a detailed look at the top black bear cartridges for rifles and handguns.

Idaho Bear Attack

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has reported that a black bear attacked a man in the Henderson Canyon area of the state on July 31, as he opened his garage door.

Fatal Bear Attack in Arizona

A man building a home south of Prescott, Ariz., was attacked and killed by a black bear on June 16.

No Country for Old Bears

An old boar black bear is a trophy of a lifetime for any hunter, and for good reason. Those who pursue him would do well to consider their quarry has spent a lifetime avoiding the moment.

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