Will bears find a good winter den at your place? Every day an estimated 6,000 acres of open space are converted to other uses, according to the U.S. Forest Service. That’s... Letters to the Editor 30 Dec 2024 | 09:00
The illegally taken bear carcass discovered in Orange County. ( Photo shared by the DEC) Black bear killed illegally in Wallkill On October 26, NYS environmental conservation officers responded to a report of people hunting over a corn pile on a property... Police & Fire 21 Nov 2024 | 04:37
Do bears really hibernate? Some people believe that bears are not true hibernators. Squirrels, bats, rodents, marmots and other true hibernators enter... Letters to the Editor 13 Nov 2024 | 10:32
A black bear snacking. ( Photo by Pete Nuij,Unsplash) What bears do in August August at a glance: Bears have many ways to stay cool during hot summer days. By August, most cubs are weaned. Cubs can often... Columns 21 Aug 2024 | 11:20
What bears do in July July at a glance: By July, cubs born this year have grown to the size of a raccoon or a small dog with big ears. Yearling... Columns 22 Jul 2024 | 03:40
A black bear with her cubs. ( Photo by Terry Schirmer) Be ‘bear-wise’ this spring The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may... Columns 24 Apr 2024 | 11:35
