Juncos are native sparrows Nov 15, 2009
Cliff Hicks has written an article in the National Wildlife Magazine which says that before a black bear slips into his winter den for his winter snooze he gulps down several mouthfuls of pine needles and then licks and swallows hair from his own coat, forming together with the pine needles an intestinal plug. I do not know if our local bruins do these things before they retire to their dens. (Forest Republican, WI)
Harvesting of young bears doesn't impact the population ... despite negative perceptions Nov 15, 2009
Joe Kosack/Pennsylvania Game Commission Black bear cub ... Among the dead bruins was a black bear cub that appeared to be slightly larger than a big stuffed Teddy Bear ... In 1980, the Pennsylvania Game Commission estimated the state's black bear population at 3,000 to 5,000. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Driggs boy shoots bear on family's porch Nov 14, 2009
Fish and Game Conservation Officer Doug Petersen said the black bear had been a problem in the area near the county transfer station, and he and Fish and Game Officer Lauren Wednt had set up a trap earlier in the week ... Fish and Game trapped and euthanized another problem black bear about two weeks ago, after the bear reportedly let himself into a home. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mickow earns Big Ten sportsmanship award Nov 14, 2009
Members of the PHS Sportsman Club who made the trip to Black Bear Lodge in Ontario will be interested in watching the Illinois-Northwestern game today. Zeke Markshausen, son of former BBL owners Kim and Susan, is the leading receiver for the Wildcats. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Sipe shoots black bear in Canada Nov 12, 2009
Larry Sipe, of Somerset, shot this black bear that weighed between 250 and 300 pounds while hunting in Newfoundland, Canada, with 14 other local hunters from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4. (Submitted photo). (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Hoquiam Bear Seen Snacking On Apples Nov 12, 2009
-- A Hoquiam police sergeant took pictures of a black bear devouring apples on Tuesday near where other people have reported seeing a bear in recent few weeks, police said ... Sgt. Shane Krohn shot these pictures of a black bear snacking on apples from a tree in the 600 block of Orchard Drive early Tuesday morning. (KIRO TV, WA)
Ga. Rangers Search for Body of Bear Hit by Vehicle Nov 12, 2009
State Department of Natural Resources rangers are looking for the carcass of a black bear that was struck and killed as it tried to cross Interstate 85 ... However, someone stole the 200-pound black bear carcass before DNR officers could retrieve it after it was killed Sunday night ... Black bear (Department of Natural Resources file photo). (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Animal alley on Parks poses threat to humans Nov 11, 2009
WASILLA -- In a cautionary twist on the usual car versus moose encounter, an Alaska State Trooper hit a black bear on the Parks Highway late last month. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Big game harvest numbers meet averages Nov 11, 2009
As of Sunday night, biologists at the Darby check station had counted 189 elk, eight wolves, some deer, bighorn sheep, black bear, mountain goats and a moose. It s been a pretty good season so far even without a lot of weather, said Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Biologist Craig Jourdonnais. (Agri-View, WI)
Rangers seek bear hit by car; carcass taken Nov 11, 2009
com JEFFERSON - State Department of Natural Resources rangers are looking for the carcass of a black bear that was hit and killed Sunday as it tried to cross Interstate 85 in Jefferson ... JEFFERSON - State Department of Natural Resources rangers are looking for the carcass of a black bear that was hit and killed Sunday as it tried to cross Interstate 85 in Jefferson ... The Marietta couple who ran into the bear were not hurt, but someone stole the 200-pound black bear carcass before DNR... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Stephanie Nelson | Special to The Standard A black bear was hit by an SUV in Covington County Saturday. Nov 11, 2009
While black bears are known to live in Alabama, they aren t often seen in Covington County ... Lee said he also has had a recent report of a game camera catching images of a black bear. (Brewton Standard, AL)
The bears didn't get all the apples Nov 11, 2009
After scuffing my feet on the porch, I heard a rustling up between the apple and pear trees, so I directed my spotlight up the driveway, and there at the top of the drive, looking back at me was a good-sized black bear. He ran off toward the state property that backs up to our place. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Reporter's Notebook: State grants awarded to local businesses Nov 10, 2009
Following last years black bear harvest of 3,458 the second-highest season on record state game officials are anticipating another high harvest in 2009. Our black bear population is a remarkable resource, Mark Ternent, a black bear biologist for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, said in a statement ... Over the past nine years, hunters have taken more black bears than in any other decade since the Game Commission began keeping bear harvest records in 1915. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Regional news: Man grabs dog, bit by gator Nov 10, 2009
black bear hunters HARRISBURG, Pa. Last year's black bear harvest was the second highest on record, and weather permitting, the Pennsylvania Game Commission expects hunters to have similar opportunities afield in the upcoming bear seasons. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Big game harvest numbers meet averages Nov 10, 2009
As of Sunday night, biologists at the Darby check station had counted 189 elk, eight wolves, some deer, bighorn sheep, black bear, mountain goats and a moose. It s been a pretty good season so far even without a lot of weather, said Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Biologist Craig Jourdonnais. (Agri-View, WI)
Make a sick child's wish come true Nov 8, 2009
Other live auction items include a black bear hunt, wild game dinner at Pathfinder Ranch, original artwork by Jim Kopp, Carol Swinney, Zak Pullen, and Robert Deurloo; Mexico and Belize adventure packages, fishing trips, and other fabulous items. The highlight of the evening will be inspirational stories and videos shared by wish families. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Reshingling cottage walls poses problem Nov 8, 2009
It is nasty stuff (dangerous to handle the edges) , and properly secured will deter any critters except maybe a black bear. I am not convinced they are porcupines, unless you have seen them. (Boston Globe)
Man of hatred shocks the land he calls home Nov 7, 2009
Two months ago one of the holy knights of God, the black bear, killed two sodomites and saved our sacred people from the wrath of God,'' the poster read. Since a gag on Teitel's arrest was lifted this week, his confessions have shaken the settler movement, shocked the public, and raised questions about the efficacy of Israel's internal security services. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Bear killed in area (7) Nov 5, 2009
While black bears are known to live in Alabama, they aren t often seen in Covington County ... Lee said he also has had a recent report of a game camera catching images of a black bear. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Disney Co. Spending $7M on Conservation Projects Nov 4, 2009
The group said that restoring native hardwood forest would not only help reduce carbon emissions but expand local habitat for migrating songbirds and the black bear. "Protecting forests is one of our most powerful tools in the fight against climate change," said Mark Tercek, president the Nature Conservancy. (ABC News -- Wire)
Bear hit by a truck Nov 4, 2009
A Louisiana black bear was killed Sunday on U.S. 90 near New Iberia Sunday night, according to the Iberia Parish Sheriff s Office ... The black bear is listed as an endangered and threatened species under federal law, said Maria Davidson, large carnivore program manager for the DW&F. She said the bears have been bothersome to property and homeowners in the Lydia area not far from where the female bear was killed ... In nearby Lydia, state biologists already have caught one nuisance black bear... (New Iberia, LA)
Bear kills militants in Kashmir cave Nov 4, 2009
Three years ago, residents of Mandora village near the southern town of Tral, beat a black bear to death which had strayed into the village. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Correction: Albino Black Bear story Nov 3, 2009
It is an albino black bear, as correctly noted on first reference in the story ... digger4life wrote on Nov 1, 2009 9:44 PM:" I would assume it's a black bear from the weight and age, but both black bear and grizzly are mentioned. ". (Montana Standard, MT)
The Walt Disney Company Makes Significant Commitment to Protect Threatened Forests in the Amazon, Congo and United States Nov 3, 2009
Restoring these native hardwood forests not only provide carbon benefits but will expand the local habitat of migrating songbirds and the black bear. In addition to planting trees, conservation easements will be purchased on the lands to ensure the forests are permanently protected. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Albino black bear moved to Glacier National Park Nov 2, 2009
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has captured an albino black bear near the town of Olney in northwestern Montana and moved it to Glacier National Park. Tim Manley says he was contacted by Olney residents in mid-October who wanted the pale-colored grizzly moved to where it wouldn't be such an easy target during the five-week general hunting season. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wildlife Officials Eye Expanded Bear Hunt Nov 2, 2009
To control Vermont's black bear population, officials are looking at expanding the hunting season. It's estimated there are about 57-hundred bears in Vermont. (WCAX.com, VT)
Halloween Promises To Be A Real Treat For Nightclubs, Bars This Year Nov 1, 2009
Jenna Michaud of West Hartford, a hostess at the Black Bear Saloon on Allyn Street in Hartford, looks up at the Halloween decorations Friday evening b 00004000 efore patrons begin arriving ... "Because it's a Saturday, business will probably triple," said Jessica Sachs, manager of the Black Bear Saloon, near Union Station ... At the Black Bear, a costume contest with $3,000 in cash prizes, Patriots tickets and spa packages has been designed to lure fantasy lovers. (FOX61, CT)
Homeless kids in Juneau Nov 1, 2009
Shawna Jordan, 18, sits in her room at Juneau Youth Services' Black Bear Apartments for 18- to 21-year-olds ... Shawna Jordan visits with Brad Parfitt, supervisor for the Transitional Living Program, in the office of Juneau Youth Services Black Bear Apartments Thursday ... Shawna Jordan, 18, studies in her room at Juneau Youth Services' Black Bear Apartments for 18- to 21-year-olds. (Juneau Empire)
GRAND WALKABOUT: Local men find plenty of good left in world as they hike 2,178-mile Appalachian Trail Nov 1, 2009
"Trail magicAccording to the Appalachian Trail Conservatory, the phrase "trail magic" was coined by thru-hikers to describe small, unexpected, remarkable events that lift a hiker's spirits and inspire awe or gratitude. There are two forms of trail magic -- the magic created by nature (like seeing a black bear with her cubs, or a hail storm that holds off until shelter is found), and the magic created by the kindness of strangers (like a family sharing their picnic lunch with a hiker, or a trail... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
• Black Bear chair now ready to roll Oct 31, 2009
Black Bear chair now ready to roll - Juneau Empire ... Black Bear chair now ready to roll 103009 OUTDOORS 2 JUNEAU EMPIRE Eaglecrest now boasts a new lift for the upcoming ski and snowboard season that will provide easier access to what users have deemed some of the most popular terrain on the mountain ... Black Bear chair now ready to roll Michael Penn / Juneau Empire. (Juneau Empire)
Storytelling Books for Kids with Be... Oct 31, 2009
Once upon a time, there lived a big black bear so full of love and goodwill he couldn t help but give everyone in his woodland home a bear hug much to the distress of the rabbits, skunks, beavers, and snakes on the receiving end of his affection ... Will the big black bear lose his loveable nature and attack the woodchopper. (Suite101.com)
• Eaglecrest road a bike, hike menagerie Oct 31, 2009
The Eagle's Nest, Black Bear chairlift and new road are seen Wednesday from the ridge ... This steep gravel route leads from the base of Eaglecrest Ski Area to both the Eagle's Nest and the top of the new Black Bear ski lift ... To the left is the top of the Black Bear lift, which offers much easier ridge access than the Eagle's Nest. (Juneau Empire)
MetalCORP Announces Management Transition Oct 31, 2009
The projects, with a total area of more than 85,000 acres, include the Hemlo East property, the Big Lake copper-zinc-silver-gold property, the North Rock copper-nickel-platinum property, and the Dorset, Pickle Lake, Black Bear and Keezhik Lake gold properties. MetalCORP has 49,106,636 common shares outstanding and approximately $1,100,000 in cash and no long-term debt. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Maryland Black Bear Hunt Ends Oct 31, 2009
(AP) -- Maryland's black bear hunt in the western part of the state has ended ... The season is the sixth since black bear hunting resumed in Maryland in 2004 after it had been outlawed for about 50 years. (W-USA News, DC)
Click here to read more and watch video. Oct 30, 2009
A Florida black bear spotted on the Stetson University campus in DeLand about 10:30 Thursday morning quickly stopped traffic. A student noticed the 200-pound male bear in a tree in front of the Carlton Student Union Building. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Oregon black bear shot after running 78 miles in 10 days Oct 29, 2009
-- Wildlife officials say a young black bear captured outside a Medford elementary school and released into the mountains northeast of Klamath Falls returned to the city and was shot by a hunter ... The North American black bear. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Family, friends, 4-H offer aid to injured horse Oct 29, 2009
We thought maybe it was an animal attack, Thomas added, because a black bear has been rifling around their Tuolumne property at night, at one point even tearing down a fence. Another possibility is mountain lions, or perhaps Dakota was spooked by an animal and tore his face while trying to get through the fence. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Discount stores and thrift shops offer outfits for reasonable prices Oct 27, 2009
This year, she will pull out the park ranger outfit, complete with a hiking stick and stuffed black bear. Showing: lect. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Tightened rules affect exotic pet owners Oct 26, 2009
She was mauled to death Oct. 4 by a 350-pound black bear while cleaning its cage. Mrs. Walz reportedly had thrown a shovelful of dog food to one side of the cage to distract the bear while she cleaned the other side, instead of putting the animal into a separate area. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
MUCH OBLIGED Oct 25, 2009
The following businesses were very generous to donate door prizes for the participants: Americinn, Applebee's, Associates in Eye Care, Black Bear, Bonanza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Brainerd Medical Supply, Caribou Coffee, Comfort Suites, Computer Plus, Country Inn, Crosby Eye Clinic, Culver's, El Tequila, Family Chiropractic, Famous Dave's, Floor to Ceiling, Grizzly's, Hirshfield's Paints, Ja-Mi Nails, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kitchen Place, Lakeland Vet, Light Depot, Life Preserver Natural Food,... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Olympic And Paralympic Mascots Oct 25, 2009
Olympic Winter Games 2002, Salt Lake City: Powder, a snowshoe hare; Copper, a coyote; and Coal, an American black bear. Olympic Winter Games 2006, Turin: Neve, a female snowball; and Gliz, a male ice cube. (Suite101.com)
Never forget who that masked man was Oct 25, 2009
Penner is mightier Ex-Maine Black Bear Dustin Penner, after two seasons of indifferent, nearly anonymous play in Edmonton, woke up Thursday with a career night (2-3 -5, 11 shots on net) in a 6-4 win over the Blue Jackets (whose Rick Nash posted a 0-0 -0, minus-3, 0 shots). The line of Penner-Sam Gagner-Ales Hemsky rolled up 13 points for the night. (Boston Globe)
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I hunted black bear but gave that up in the '90s and focused on whitetails. DL: If you could give young hunters a few words of advise what would they be. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Police Log, Oct. 12-18 Oct 23, 2009
8:25 a.m. the animal control officer was called about a black bear sighting on George Brown Street. 12:14 p.m. an employee of Enterprise Bank on Boston Road called the police to report a case of identity theft. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Black Bear Reported In Downtown Bristol Oct 22, 2009
BRISTOL - Several people called police this morning to report a black bear wandering through downtown. Police arrived to find a small bear that was about 200 pounds. (FOX61, CT)
Fla.'s Overseas Highway now an All-American Road Oct 20, 2009
Three other Florida roads were recognized as new National Scenic Byways, including the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway in the state's north central region, the Ormond Scenic Loopin the central east part of the state and the Big Bend Scenic Byway in the Panhandle. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Newsweek: Deeds tests Obama's pull at polls Oct 20, 2009
Last summer, Creigh Deeds, the Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia, killed a 270-pound black bear with his car near the little Appalachian town of Millboro, where the two of us grew up in the 1970s. The bear had lumbered out of the woods and Deeds couldn't brake fast enough. (MSNBC -- Politics)
* World News Quick Take Oct 19, 2009
UNITED STATES Store gets bear cooler Shoppers at Marketplace Foods in Hayward, Wisconsin, got an unexpected surprise on Friday night when a 58kg black bear wandered inside and headed straight for the beer cooler. The bear sauntered through the stores automatic doors and headed straight for the liquor department, WEAU-TV reported. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ormond Loop named National Scenic Byway Oct 18, 2009
The Ormond Beach Loop & Trail and the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway joined some famous company Friday as far as roads go, being designated National Scenic Byways ... The Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway connects Ormond Beach with Silver Springs, 60 miles away on State Road 40, and 66 miles beyond. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Florida)
Grizzly bear carcass causes area closure Oct 18, 2009
The hunters say they thought they were tracking a black bear. Information from: Bozeman Daily Chronicle, http://www. (Montana Standard, MT)
See you on the slopes Oct 18, 2009
The Black Bear is up, and should be running when the mountain opens this winter. Those who went up to the mountain this summer saw the towers being installed. (Juneau Empire)
Maldives makes a splash with underwater meeting Oct 18, 2009
Oct. 17: A black bear walks into a Wisconsin store and hangs out in the liquor department. MSNBC's Alex Witt has the story. (MSNBC -- International)
Black bear chills in Wis. beer cooler Oct 18, 2009
Black bear chills in Wis ... Black bear chills in Wis ... - Shoppers in a Wisconsin grocery store got an unexpected surprise when a 125-pound black bear wandered inside and headed straight for the beer cooler. (AZCentral -- News)
Bear Makes Beer Run in Wisconsin Oct 18, 2009
Shoppers in a Wisconsin grocery store got an unexpected surprise when a 125-pound black bear wandered inside and headed straight for the beer cooler. The bear stopped Friday night at Marketplace Foods in Hayward, about 140 miles northeast of Minneapolis, sauntering through the automatic doors and heading straight for the liquor department. (Fox News)
Yosemite bears love their minivans Oct 17, 2009
A Black bear and its cubs break into vehicle in search of food in Yosemite National Park, Calif ... Breck said he was working with park scientists studying black bears when they noticed the pattern of damage to minivans ... Black bears notoriously raid rubbish bins, break into vehicles and steal food from campers in Yosemite and many other mountain destinations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Thefts & Mischief Oct 17, 2009
Oct. 15, 10:10 p.m., a woman reported a black bear in her back yard in the 200 block of Scholfield Drive. Bandon. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bear killed on Flat (2903) Oct 17, 2009
State wildlife officials shot and killed a young black bear early Monday in a field just west of the Albertsons grocery store after waiting nearly a day for it to move out of town ... Imsuperthanksforasking wrote on Oct 15, 2009 2:02 PM:" @ lostallrespect - umm I don't remember reading anywhere that this YOUNG Black Bear was a 1000 lb killing machine...so not sure if you know the difference between grizzles and black bears....anywhos...try google and learn something about black bears....and on... (Montana Standard, MT)
Friend shoots hunter during bear attack Oct 16, 2009
Lutes says the hunters thought they were tracking a black bear near Cooke City. They entered a grove of very dense, second-generation pine six to eight feet in height when their quarry, which actually was a grizzly, jumped one of the hunters. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Bears are back in Reedsport, looking for food Oct 16, 2009
Sour weather and decreasing food supply this year will drive ursus americanus black bear to step up its search for easy meals ... Bears at higher altitudes or in snowy regions hibernate, but black bears here take only prolonged naps ... Black bears primarily eat berries, bugs and fruit. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
New vote sought on casinos in Maine Oct 16, 2009
Black Bear Entertainment LLC hopes to collect 80,000 signatures before Feb. 1. That would be more than enough to ensure that the casino goes to a vote in November 2010, spokesman Peter Martin said. (Boston Globe)
Rhody Plays Host to Hofstra on Homecoming Oct 15, 2009
In that contest, outgained Maine 533-311, but turned the ball over five times, which resulted into two Black Bear touchdowns. Hofstra quarterback Cory Christopher leads the team offensively. (Gorhody.com)
Scenic bear byway gets grant; celebration planned Oct 14, 2009
WHAT: Black Bear Scenic Byway celebration and ribbon-cutting ... WHY: To mark the official opening of the Black Bear Scenic Byway and its designation as Florida's 21st scenic highway ... DELTONA -- An unexpected federal grant for the Black Bear Scenic Byway along State Road 40 and beyond has boosted efforts of a group pushing the special roadway for a national byway status. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Early crash kills male bear Oct 14, 2009
A 150-pound male Florida black bear died Tuesday morning after colliding with a vehicle on State Road 11 ... Commission officials say this makes the fourth black bear killed in collisions on Volusia County roads this year. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
80 pounds of cocaine seized in Eastern Washington drug bust Oct 14, 2009
He visited a storage center near the motel, then traveled to the Black Bear Motel in Davenport, where he left the next day carrying two large duffel bags, according to the affidavit. Yuill was arrested early Oct. 7 on the Colville Indian Reservation. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bear Attacks Hunter In Sierra County Oct 14, 2009
-- An elderly hunter from Oroville was apparently attacked and seriously mauled by a black bear in Sierra County, the state Department of Fish and Game said. Mark Lucero of Fish and Game said someone shot the animal near Camptonville, causing the bear to come down from a tree and charge Orval Sanders, 83, of Oroville. (KCRA 3, CA)
