black bear

The incident happened last week in north-central Wisconsin.

"This might be THE fattest bear we have ever seen in our area," researchers said.

The former MSU-Mankato star was bitten in his back.

The condition of the bear was not released.

They have too many donated items in the open, which is attracting black bears.

Visitors to the forest and BWCAW will be required to 'properly' store their food.

A lesson in what not to do if a black bear comes into your yard.

Police were originally called to the scene because someone thought a large dog was trapped in the sewer.

A one-two punch of a May frost and dry spell could lead to a natural food shortage.

He returned the next day to take photos and saw off its head.

A neighbor said he didn't see the bear do much, adding it "looked lost if anything."

"It was a nightmare," said a man who witnessed the mom bear get hit by vehicles twice on Monday.

Residents are asked to remove their bird feeders and be patient for the bear to move on.

The little fella was eventually taken to a wildlife rehab.

Natural food sources have been slim, so bears are finding alternatives provided by humans.

If you're camping, pack some bear spray just in case.

It's rare for black bears to get aggressive, according to the DNR.

Police say this is a good reminder to leave bears alone.

Bears do occasionally make their way to the Twin Cities.

The bear was found with no head, but was otherwise intact.

The killing happened on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.

Ramsey County has had quite a few bear sightings of late.