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Black Bear sightings increase in Central Ohio; Officials urge caution

2 days ago

By April King

Black bear makes its way to Clark County neighborhood

22 hours ago

Another bear sighting reported in the region; Officials share where it may be going

2 days ago

Rumpke issues statement amid bear sightings

6 days ago

By Emily Lewis

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Does Ohio have black bears?

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Ohio Black Bear Monitoring Report, last published in Nov. 2023, the Division of Wildlife has received two to three more confirmed black bear sighting reports throughout the state per year than it did when sighting data were first collected in the 1990s.

Black bear spotted in Yellow Springs

The Yellow Springs News

Are there bears in Ohio?

Today, Ohio is again home to a small but growing population of black bears. Ohio's bear population is estimated to be anywhere from 50-100 individual bears. It is important we understand a little about the biology and habits of the black bear if we are to coexist comfortably with this Ohio resident.

Nuisance Species: Bears

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (.gov)

Where are bears in Ohio?

However, in recent years, evidence of adult females with cubs have been documented in several counties in northeast Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border. Adult female bears show strong home range fidelity, meaning once they establish a range, they tend to stay there.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (.gov)

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‘Meet Mosey:’ bear seen in Greene County spotted again

2 days ago

By Trey Brown

Morrow County Sentinel

ODNR now tracking female black bear

7 hours ago

Miami Valley black bear sightings are sign of Ohio comeback

2 hours ago

Black bear spotted in Streetsboro — here’s what police want residents do

4 days ago

By Justin Dennis

Black bear visits spark surprise and caution in York County

5 days ago

By Brianna Fallon

Black bear spotted for 2nd time in Greene County, police say

2 days ago

Black bear caught on camera in Springfield: a surprise visit for a local nature lover

Jun 25

By Kaitlyn Herman

Black bear reported in Morrow County's Harmony Township

Jun 13

The Athens Messenger

Black bears on the move in Ohio

Jun 22

By Gabriel Scotto

ODNR reports another black bear sighting in Licking County

Jun 23

Springfield News-Sun

Black bear spotted in Clark County; What do the black bear sightings in Ohio mean?

Jun 25

By Holly Souther

Wooster Daily Record

Scientists track black bears to learn about state's population; Wayne has had a couple

Jun 25

By Zach Tuggle

Black bear collared in county as part of state-wide study

Jun 25

By Christopher Gillett

State department studying Ohio’s black bear population amid increased sightings

Jun 25

By Ava Boldizar

Cleveland 19 News

Beware: Black bear spotted in Streetsboro

5 days ago

By Madeline Harden

Ohio collars first female black bear to study expanding species in region

6 days ago

Akron Beacon Journal

Black bear spotted near Streetsboro residences Friday, police warn

5 days ago

By Anthony Thompson

Wilmington News Journal

ODNR: Black bear research ongoing in Ohio

Jun 24

Spectrumlocalnews.com

'Leave it alone': Black bear sighted in Streetsboro

5 days ago

By Cody Thompson

Black bear spotted for second time in local county

6 days ago

Black bear makes its way to Clark County neighborhood

22 hours ago

Black bear spotted for 3rd time in Greene County, police say

3 days ago

Another bear sighting reported in the region; Officials share where it may be going

2 days ago

‘I DID NOT let the bear loose:’ Local mayor sets the record straight

6 days ago

By Trey Brown

PHOTOS: Black bear roaming around parts of Miami Valley

Jun 25

WATCH: Bear takes a stroll at Bethel Township residence

Jun 25

By Carlos Mathis

Black bear spotted for second time in local county

6 days ago

Black bear spotted in Champaign County

5 days ago

‘Saw our friendly neighborhood bear;’ Homeowners react as black bear sightings grow in Miami Valley

Jun 24

‘It was crazy;’ Black bear spotted in Clark County, causes some trouble in family’s backyard

Jun 25

‘Clearly lost’: What is a black bear doing this far south in Ohio?

Jun 25

By Emily Lewis & Evan Bales

Black bear spotted in Streetsboro — here’s what police want residents do

4 days ago

By Justin Dennis

Black bear spotted in Champaign County

5 days ago

Black bear spotted near Streetsboro residences Friday, police warn

5 days ago

Ohio collars first female black bear to study expanding species in region

6 days ago

‘I DID NOT let the bear loose:’ Local mayor sets the record straight

6 days ago

By Trey Brown

State department studying Ohio’s black bear population amid increased sightings

6 days ago

By Ava Boldizar

Close encounter: Black bear spotted on local doorbell camera

6 days ago

By Talia Naquin

Close encounter: Black bear spotted on local doorbell camera

6 days ago

By Talia Naquin

Black bear collared in county as part of state-wide study

Jun 25

By Christopher Gillett

‘It was crazy;’ Black bear spotted in Clark County, causes some trouble in family’s backyard

Jun 25

‘It was crazy;’ Black bear spotted in Clark County, causes some trouble in family’s backyard

Jun 25

Ashland Times-Gazette

Scientists track black bears to learn about state's population; Wayne has had a couple

Jun 25

By Zach Tuggle

What is a black bear doing in the Miami Valley?

Jun 24

By Emily Lewis & Evan Bales

Young black bear moves quickly through Miami Valley in search of its new home

Jun 24

By Kaitlyn Herman

‘Saw our friendly neighborhood bear;’ Homeowners react as black bear sightings grow in Miami Valley

Jun 24

Black bear spotted in backyard, hopping on outdoor table in Beavercreek

Jun 24

Black bear spotted in backyard, hopping on outdoor table in Beavercreek

Jun 24

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