The town of Biltmore Forest unanimously passed an ordinance against feeding wildlife after police responded to a call where residents were “actively feeding bears.” Three municipalities in Western ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff have seen a recent uptick in visitors feeding bears, with three separate incidents in the past week alone, the park announced Aug. 13. After the park received ...

MISSOURI, USA — A feeding frenzy is about to kick off throughout Missouri. Conservationists have warned the state's residents to prepare their homes. Over 1,000 black bears now call Missouri home, ...

This conversation was sparked again after an adult and two young black bears frequenting the Nicks Lake Campground in Old Forge gained access to non-natural food sources from campers, unsecured ...

COSBY, Tenn. (WATE) — Over the last few weeks there have been several bear and human encounters near the Smoky Mountains. These encounters are raising the question, are there any laws that prohibit ...

NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) - A Yachats woman on trial for feeding black bears outside her home has been convicted of harassing wildlife. But 61-year-old Karen Noyes was found not guilty Tuesday of recklessly ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (CBS12) — It’s that time of year again. Bear cubs are starting to head out on their own and that means people in the Sunshine State may start seeing them in unexpected places.

Bears across Montana are entering hyperphagia, a seasonal phase when they may spend up to 20 hours a day eating or searching for food, prompting wildlife officials to urge caution and share safety ...