BALTIMORE, MD—As Maryland’s black bears emerge from their winter dens, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents and visitors to secure potential food sources. After months of fasting, bears seek out easy food. Homeowners who leave human food sources out in the open may unintentionally attract bears to residential areas. “Once a black bear finds an easy […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Natural Resources Police took action to stop illegal hunting during the state’s annual black bear hunt, held October 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Officers cited several hunters who, although legally permitted to participate in the hunt, were unlawfully using bait to attract and lure bears. While baiting is legal for white-tailed deer in Maryland on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As Maryland residents prepare for the changing seasons, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding the public about the increased activity of black bears in the fall. During this time, bears are preparing for winter hibernation by foraging for food. This often leads to bears traveling across roads more frequently and potentially becoming more attracted to human-provided […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As spring officially starts in Maryland, the black bears are starting to come out of their dens. After a long winter, they are hungry and looking for food. The bears rely on their sense of smell to find food, and they are attracted to anything that sounds like food, including birdseed, chicken feed, dog food, and even trash. The […]
ROSEDALE, MD—More and more black bears have been spotted in Baltimore County in recent days. Just last week, a bear or bears was/were spotted in Glen Arm, Phoenix, Towson, and Carney. On Friday morning, a black bear was spotted in the Nottingham area. The White Marsh Cowenton Community Association and South Perry Hall Boulevard Improvement Association report that the bear […]
UPDATE 2: A black bear has been spotted in the Nottingham area. UPDATE: A black bear was spotted on Saturday afternoon in Doncaster Village in the Carney area. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Local residents have begun reporting some odd visitors in Baltimore County…black bears. On Thursday, a black bear was spotted at Hillendale Country Club in Phoenix and on […]