By Francesca Krempa A black bear and her two cubs seem to have made themselves at home at Horseshoe Lake. Recently, campers have reported sightings of a sow with two cubs meandering around the popular campgrounds southwest of Tupper Lake, … [Read more...] about Mother bear and cubs prompt camp advisory near Tupper Lake
Bears
State captures bear that raided Lake Colden campsites
UPDATE from DEC Region 5: “Due to a documented escalation of the bear’s aggressive behavior since 2018, DEC determined the bear was a threat to public safety and humanely euthanized the animal following appropriate protocols.” By Brandon … [Read more...] about State captures bear that raided Lake Colden campsites
Bad News For Bears
DEC fielded an unusually high number of complaints about run-ins with bruins this year. By MIKE LYNCH Jean Belanger was starting a climb at the Beer Walls in Chapel Pond Canyon when his girlfriend, Isabel Rodriguez, yelled up to him to come … [Read more...] about Bad News For Bears
DEC: Too many bears
Department proposes to expand opportunities for hunting bruins in the North Country and other parts of the state. By Paul Post THE STATE DEPARTMENT of Environmental Conservation plans to expand bear hunting across New York to prevent conflicts … [Read more...] about DEC: Too many bears
Hiker stabs bear in face
Forty-Sixer says three bruins followed her for a mile on the Northville-Placid Trail. By Leigh Hornbeck SMART HIKERS know what to do when they come upon a black bear in the woods: wave your arms, yell, and stand your ground. Yet that … [Read more...] about Hiker stabs bear in face
