ALPINE, Texas — In one of the most remote corners of Texas, Matt Hewitt is unlocking the door to a giant steel trap he's hoping will catch a black bear. "It's completely empty," Hewitt says, as he ...

Black bear sightings are increasing in Ohio, including recent tracks spotted by hunters in Washington County in December 2025. Once considered eliminated from the state, Ohio's black bear population ...

Texas is once again bear country with black bears returning to parts of West Texas. Historically, black bears traveled the region in large numbers, but overhunting and habitat loss led to their ...

You've seen the viral videos too many times: Bears breaking into cars for a snack, lounging on an Airbnb porch or crashing a party to steal a meal. While the videos can be cute, there are deadly ...