This story, “The Bear Chose Me,” appeared in the June 1956 issue of Outdoor Life. Polly Creek lies inside the boundary of what is now Lake Clark National Park & Preserve. His mouth was half open in ...

Florida hunters may be able to kill 187 black bears for three weeks in December. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working on a plan to issue 187 permits — each allowing the ...

Big game hunting presents unique challenges for hunters seeking the thrill of pursuing large, powerful animals. From dense forests to rugged mountains, these animals inhabit diverse terrains that test ...

Picking a great bear gun isn’t a complicated task, but it’s easy to become paralyzed with indecision if you’re seeking advice on the subject. There is plenty of information, much of which focuses on ...

Pennsylvania's four day bear season is underway and six successful hunters talk about their encounters including a 717-pound ...

The state offers various black bear hunting seasons, including archery, muzzleloader, and firearms, with dates varying by wildlife management unit. For 2025, Sunday hunting is now permitted within the ...

The New York State Southern Zone early big-game archery season opens Wednesday for whitetail deer and black bear, and will run through Nov. 14, the day before the regular deer firearm season begins.

Juneau, Alaska — Conservation groups sued Monday over a state program in Alaska that authorizes killing brown and black bears as a way to increase the size of a once-significant caribou herd in the ...

The Game Commission is considering adjusting season lengths based on regional bear populations, human-bear conflicts, and public opinion. A statewide bear survival study is underway, tracking collared ...

A bill proposed in the California Legislature by Assemblymember Heather Hadwick seeks to make it legal for hunters to sic trained hounds on bears, reversing a state law that currently prohibits ...