Sep 14, 2025 · Discover the top spots to observe bears in Michigan. Learn about the bears in Michigan and what attracts them to an area.

May 8, 2025 · The chances of seeing a bear in your backyard in Michigan continue to grow as the population expands across the Great Lakes state. Michigan residents are being warned that …

Bear licenses are limited and only available through a drawing. You do not need a base license to apply for the drawing, but if chosen, you must purchase a base license and bear license to hunt.

Michigan is home to a black bear population, a native species found across various regions of the state. This article explores their population, distribution, habits, and how people can safely …

Apr 22, 2025 · This map showing where black bears have been successfully hunted in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula indicates the population expanded southwestward between 2011 and 2021.

Dec 19, 1999 · Currently, Michigan contains approximately 12,000 bears statewide, with an estimated 10,000 living in the Upper Peninsula and 2,000 residing in the northern Lower …

The American black bear is expanding its range further south into Michigan, prompting state officials to issue warnings on how to prevent confrontations with the wild animals.

Species: Ursus americanus – The black bear is the only species of bear in Michigan. Life Span: 10 years – on average in the wild. Home Range: Male black bears live in an area about 100 …

Jul 17, 2025 · Nearly 80% of all Black Bears in Michigan can be found in the Upper Peninsula. However, there have been many sightings near Lansing and other parts of Lower Michigan as …

Aug 17, 2025 · Understand Michigan’s bear presence, exploring their habitats, distribution, and the dynamics of coexisting in the state’s wildlands.