bears

Bourne Police and Environmental Police sedate black bear at Bourne Scenic Park campground near Cape Cod Canal. Local wildlife officials relocate the bear safely during mating season.

A Dartmouth resident experienced a surprising encounter while walking her dogs in the Frank Knowles-Little River Reserve, believing she saw five bear cubs in the woods.

Bear safety rules tighten in White Mountains with spray requirements and food storage mandates amid rising bear encounters.

Possible black bear tracks spotted in New Bedford’s North End, but wildlife officials say melting snow could be misleading.

A black bear and cub may have been spotted in Dartmouth, but wildlife experts question the claim as SouthCoast bear sightings rise.

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

Shayne Patrick of South Hadley, Massachusetts was mauled by a grizzly bear at Grand Teton National Park and lived to tell the tale.

Not only is owning a bear dangerous, but it is also expensive when you realize how much they eat.

Massachusetts State Police tranquilized a black bear after a recent sighting in Worcester, reminding residents to be cautious of their surroundings.

Black bears are becoming more prevalent in southeastern Massachusetts. How much did the Bay State's biggest black bear weigh?