Public caution released after black bear attack

Mississippi Wildlife Officials Conduct Annual Black Bear Den Checks - Darkhorse Press

Researchers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) have been conducting their annual black bear den checks, a crucial part of monitoring bear reproduction across the state. Female black bears, known as sows, typically give birth between late January and early February, making early March the ideal time for wildlife biologists to conduct den checks.   Over the past few weeks, MDWFP’s Wildlife Bureau staff have s…

Public caution released after black bear attack

Authorities have warned about an increased risk of wildlife attacks after a black bear injured two rangers in Wangqing county, Jilin province.