Den checks help the state gather information on Michigan's black bear population, which totals around 12,000, mostly in the ...

If you like your backyard sans bears, it’s time to remove birdfeeders. As spring arrives, Michigan’s 12,000 black bears are ...

As Michigan's 12,000 bears emerge from hibernation, the DNR advises removing bird feeders and securing outdoor food sources ...

Michigan is home to many species of animals and as winter gives way to spring there is an on-going effort to measure the ...

Michigan is a prime example of a growing and spreading bear population, with an estimated 12,000 black bears in the state - 10,000 in the Upper Peninsula and 2,000 in the Northern Lower Peninsula.