DENVER (KDVR) — Over the last several months, Nexstar’s KDVR in Denver has covered a variety of reported bear sightings, from the animals in kiddie pools to sitting in trees — in this case, one KDVR ...

The season started Dec. 6, making its return in Florida for the first time in a decade. Last December, FWC staff presented an update on black bears in the state to commissioners. In March 2025, a ...

In Connecticut, it is illegal to kill a bear unless it is in direct self-defense of a person or pet, generally meaning a cat or dog, or if the animal is actively breaking into a home.

Hunters in Virginia will now pay more for many licenses and permits after a series of fee increases began on Thursday.

A below-average acorn crop could keep West Virginia deer moving this fall, increasing the chances that hunters will encounter ...

Virginia RTR laws are nuanced and complicated. It is axiomatic that the laws are erroneously interpreted and enforcement is ...

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that the archery and crossbow seasons start on Saturday.

West Virginia's archery and crossbow seasons for deer, black bear and wild boar open Sept. 26. Here's what hunters need to ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a free online Black Bear Hunting Basics course through the Outdoor Extended Learning Network ( OutdoorELN ), the education platform operated ...

With peak hunting season for the year on the horizon, lawmakers and houndsmen are still debating how to regulate the centuries-old Virginia tradition.

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 ...

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 ...