Backpack is the son of former Fat Bear Week champion Holly, who introduced him to the Brooks River when he was a first-year ...

The New Mexico State Land Office on Monday announced that it had finalized higher bonding requirements for oil and gas companies that lease state Trust lands.

A newly described dinosaur from northeastern China may have looked a bit like a feathered bear walking on two legs and carrying a set of oversized claws. The animal, Kayrasaurus c ...

Come for the burgers, stay for the giant food mascots at this New Mexico joint, where the parking lot is almost as memorable ...

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Through the years, I have seen an abundance of “wild” creatures while inspecting crops in remote areas. Examples include ...

Human-bear encounters are on the rise this year in at least 15 states. Across the West, Northeast and Southeast, agencies received more bear-related calls than last year. In Colorado, reports have ...

Black bear sightings and incidents have increased this year in a few states due to several factors, including drought, pushing bears closer to human spaces in search of food.

Applications for Florida’s 2026 black bear hunt opened last Friday. Marion County is home to part of the Ocala National Forest, an area known for its large black bear population. That's according to ...

We tested 40+ pieces of fall and winter hunting clothes—from insulated jackets and bibs to waterproof boots—to find the best for staying warm and dry.

Early big game and small game hunting seasons are underway in New York, with early bear and antlerless deer seasons beginning over the weekend. Early bear hunting began Saturday, Sept. 12, while early ...

Trees hang over a boardwalk in the Black Bear Wilderness Area on Dec. 23, 2025. The seven-mile hiking trail, located in Seminole County near Orlando, is a popular spot to sight the elusive Florida ...