By MIKE LYNCH The state Department of Environmental Conservation killed a black bear at a Saranac Lake Islands Campground in the northern Adirondacks last week. The 11-year-old bear was killed Aug. 21, after it stayed at a site for several hours, … [Read more...] about DEC kills nuisance bear at Saranac Lake Islands Campground
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Black bears continue to raid campsites on Saranac lakes
By MIKE LYNCH Black bears are continuing to raid campsites for food on Lower and Middle Saranac lakes, a trend that started in July and has picked up in August. “The dry, hot weather most of the summer has led to a lack of natural food (for … [Read more...] about Black bears continue to raid campsites on Saranac lakes
Nuisance bear activity reported in High Peaks
Campers are being asked to stay away from the Slant Rock lean-to area this weekend to avoid contact with a nuisance bear that has been seen there recently. Forest ranger Scott Van Laer tweeted that request Friday on his personal Twitter account. "I … [Read more...] about Nuisance bear activity reported in High Peaks
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 didn’t … [Read more...] about Hiker stabs bear in face