bears

Attention hikers & campers! Bear canisters are now required in the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness starting April 1. Don’t risk losing your food (or backpack) to curious bears.

Bears are waking up across New York, and encounters are on the rise. Find out where they’re most active and how to avoid them safely.

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

Picture this: a black bear casually sauntering through a driveway in North Utica. Just another day in the neighborhood, right?

One town in Upstate New York just passed a new law cracking down on wildlife feeding — and the fines are no joke.

Beware! Bears will soon be the move and New Yorkers are encountering them more than ever before.

Not only is owning a bear dangerous, but it is also expensive when you realize how much they eat.

Holy bear! This big guy was spotted roaming along the side of the road in Rome, New York.

A bear cub is lucky to be alive thanks to a quick-thinking farmer in Upstate New York.

Meet the mama bear who has been crowned the 2023 Fat Bear Week champion.