Damages Caused by “Bears”
Yosemite National Park publishes a daily report, page 2 of the current edition (Monday, September 14, 2009) lists the damages caused by bear activity. The year to date table: #…
Photos of and special feature stories about ABR bears, including bears
that TWRA and ABR have knowledge of from previous rescues
Lucky 13!
At the end of August, a sow was killed by a vehicle inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, leaving 3 cubs orphaned. Thanks to a very dedicated Wildlife officer, Rick…
A Florida Bear Story
Many people are surprised to learn that there are black bears in Florida, but the state does have a population of bears in the Ocala National Forest and one in…
Letter writer has it right
We came across this letter to the editor of the Aspen Times, in which the writer expounds on the manufactured fear of bears that causes people to overreact when they…
It Can Happen So Fast – Avoid Black Bear Petty Larceny
This video just came through from Backpacker magazine. Notice how short a time it took the black bear to steal the backpack from a open bear proof container and make…
See ABR Volunteers in August and September
Want to learn about ABR and bears? Volunteers will be tabling at the following locations during the next several weeks: August 22 – Mast General Store, Hendersonville, NC August 29…
Nature Lovers in Bear Country
Arizona Game and Fish offers excellent and timely advice to campers and hikers in their state. This advice is pertinent to anyone in any state where bears are active. We’ve…
2 More Cubs – Now there are 10!
On July 22nd, wildlife officers from Arkansas brought 2 female cubs to ABR, bringing the current population to 10! That’s a lot of hungry mouths to feed. You’ve heard the…
ABR featured in award-winning video
Kate Marshall’s award-wining documentary about American black bears, Season of the Bear, Volume II: Black Bear Cubs includes an interview with our curator, Lisa Stewart about Appalachian Bear Rescue.
Hiking? Camping? Here’s good advice.
Although the article is focused on Colorado, the advice about how to avoid attracting bears to your campsite is relevant to any area where bears are found. This summer has…