There has been an increase in black bear sightings in Northeast Tennessee — but experts say there’s a very good reason why.

November is usually the start of many seasons, including the holidays, crisp air and hunting. The month serves as kick off for the busiest period of Middle Tennessee’s fall hunting season. The longest ...

Across Tennessee, black bears move quietly through forests, mountains, and rural edges, often unnoticed by people nearby. In recent decades, populations have increased due to habitat recovery and ...

Across Tennessee, black bears move quietly through forests, mountains, and rural edges, often unnoticed by people nearby. In recent decades, populations have increased due to habitat recovery and ...

BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating an incident involving a group using bait to hunt bears in the Volunteer State. The TWRA reports that four individuals ...