bears

Michigan bear hunters will soon enter the woods for three overlapping hunt periods in most U.P. units and one split Lower Peninsula season. The DNR urges hunters to check unit-specific rules.

Michigan hunters can now check 2026 bear and elk license drawing results through the DNR website, app, or phone line.

Residents in Mount Pleasant got an unexpected visitor when a young black bear spent part of Tuesday in a neighborhood tree.

Picture this: you're out in the Upper Peninsula, enjoying nature, when you spot a black bear. What should you do next?

Michigan’s black bears are waking from hibernation and looking for easy food sources.

Black bears in Michigan are looking for cozy winter spots — and your unsealed crawlspace might be the top pick. The DNR and BearWise offer smart tips to keep them out.

Hungry black bears are emerging across Michigan’s U.P. and northern Lower Peninsula, prompting 100+ DNR complaints already in 2025. Here’s BearWise.org’s guide to keeping your property bear-proof.

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

Learn about the challenges of owning bears as pets in Michigan and why these majestic creatures are best left in the wild.

The only species of bear found in Michigan is the black bear.