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.
Top 8 States for Black Bear Hunting
Looking to tag a really big bruin? Here are the best states to do so.
In the Kingdom of Bears and Friends
The right connections can usually overcome the worst luck even when the hunting is lousy and the fishing is worse.
Black Bears, Ponytails, and Close Encounters
In Alberta, hunters like to hold out for big bears. It’s another thing entirely to hold out for a color-phase bear when coal-black, record-book bruins climb into your lap.
How to Field Judge Bears
Word to the wise: Sizing bears is tough. But big bears have distinctive traits. Here's what to look for if you're ever in bear country with a tag in your pocket and a black bear in your sights.
Alberta Black Bears Up Close
The black bears of Alberta's northern forest entertain a hunter for days with their lively antics, but soon their curious advances become unsettling.
Boise Bears
Hard hikes through Idaho's wilderness challenged the author during a Western bear hunt. Can he rebound to finish what he started?
New Jersey Governor Bans Bear Hunting on State-Owned Lands
A bear hunting ban was implemented on state-owned land by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, even though the state’s growing bear population is one of the healthiest in the Nation.
Video: Home Security Camera Catches Bear Dragging Deer Across Backyard
Footage of a black bear dragging a deer through your backyard probably isn't what you'd expect to see on your home security camera.
Black Bear Mauls 5-Year-Old in Colorado
A 5-year-old girl is recovering from serious injuries after being mauled by a black bear yesterday in Grand Junction, Colo.
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