Bear 'haven' on wrong side of law Nov 17, 2008
A black bear stands near Australian "60 Minutes" reporter Liam Bartlett, Charlie Vandergaw and a soundman for the Australian television station at Vandergaw's cabin in the Susitna Valley during the summer ... "Breaking the law is bad enough, but that fact he's gone international with it. ... and advocated it. ... that's really a bad message to get across to people.'' Sinnott and others have spent the past several years trying to crack down on Anchorage residents accidentally feeding bears by... (Anchorage Daily News)
Maine night hunting increases Nov 17, 2008
A Montana man violated virtually every hunting law on the state's books as he killed at least 68 moose, elk, deer, antelope, mountain goats and black bear. The hunter, a former Texan, lost his hunting and fishing privileges for life in Montana and 25 other states under an interstate wildlife compact. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Police Beat: Nov. 16, 2008 Nov 16, 2008
Nov. 5, Wasilla: Christopher M. Piatt, 29, Wasilla, cited for not removing bait, litter and equipment from his black bear bait station. Nov. 6, Wasilla: Michael T. Rolston, 31, Wasilla, cited for not removing bait, litter and equipment from his black bear bait station. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Lions, tigers and bears? Oh, my! Nov 15, 2008
The big black shape in the tree behind Terry Olson is a black bear he spotted at 9 a.m. on Nov. 12, just 14 and a half miles south of Hampden, N.D.. First there were reports of mountain lions roaming throughout the Lake Region, and if that wasn t bad enough, to have a predator on the loose, now Terry Olson of rural Hampden has spotted a black bear in the area. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Biologists capture bear near Juneau pizzeria Nov 15, 2008
Another black bear has been captured near a downtown Juneau pizzeria with a name connected to cartoon wildlife ... JUNEAU - Another black bear has been captured near a downtown Juneau pizzeria with a name connected to cartoon wildlife. (Juneau Empire)
Building a best friend Nov 14, 2008
Catie chose a pale, butterscotch-colored bear, and Emily selected a black bear with brown paws and ears. Both came from the Workshop s new inexpensive line. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
* Documentaries win honorable mention at Ohio film festival Nov 14, 2008
Two other films on the winners list X Cockroach Confidential (X) and Black Bear Unleashed (mxW) X also won awards at the Montana CINE Film Festival that took place earlier this year. Other winning productions at the Ohio festival include Spacecrab (iM), Super Pig (W) and Spirit Talk (F). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Backwoods with Tim Nov 13, 2008
I drove to the top of the mountain, got out of my pickup, and breathed in some of the mountain air. It smelled wonderful. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Lawyer in Palin e-mail raid wants charges dropped Nov 13, 2008
BEAR CUB HIGH AND DRY: The photo in the says it all: A motherless black bear cub spent a full day on a dock near downtown Juneau, shivering and lethargic, before walking back into the woods. McCAIN, ON "LENO," DOESN'T LAY BLAME: Unlike some of his campaign advisers, defeated presidential candidate John McCain, in an appearance Tuesday on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," wouldn't speculate on why he lost the election. (Anchorage Daily News)
Father's bow shot kills grizzly attacking his son (4) Nov 13, 2008
Though they had spotted a black bear and her cubs, there had been no sign of grizzlies, which Leming said was unusual ... Bill B. wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:46 PM:" Based uopon a lifetime of outdoor experience, I believe it is high time the tax paying public start paying attention to the practice of re-locating these trouble bears to areas where conflict with humans is only a matter of time. Whenever a bear is handled by humans, they translate that into a bad experience and develope a hatred for the... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
ODFW sets ‘09 hunting dates, regs Nov 13, 2008
Black bear: Aug. 1-Nov. 30 in eastern Oregon and through Dec. 31 in western Oregon. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Tsuu T'ina says it will restore water Nov 13, 2008
Housing - A lawyer for the Tsuu T'ina Nation told court Wednesday the band will work with a plumber on an extensive effort to turn on water to three Black Bear Crossing homes before the case returns to court next month ... The overall infrastructure of Black Bear Crossing has deteriorated, lawyer Jeff Rath said, making it necessary to shut off utilities to the unoccupied units ... Rath said the tribe also agreed to provide portable toilets and potable water or hotel accommodations to the three... (Calgary Herald)
Hopewell family encounters black bear in backyard (47) Nov 11, 2008
The Sentinel Online : News Local : Hopewell family encounters black bear in backyard ... Hopewell family encounters black bear in backyard ... Its odd to look out your window and see a black bear. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
'Management removals' top cause of NW bear deaths Nov 11, 2008
Twelve of the shootings were cases of mistaken identity by black bear hunters. It's been a relatively good year for grizzlies in Montana, with nine human-caused deaths reported, including one classified as a management removal. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Bear managers are No. 1 killers of grizzly bears in the past decade Nov 10, 2008
Twelve of the shootings were cases of mistaken identity by black bear hunters. Since 1999, just one human-caused grizzly bear death has been reported in Glacier National Park, Servheen said. (Missoulian, MT)
Garbage-raiding bear killed on Halloween Nov 3, 2008
ANCHORAGE - Wildlife officials killed a 200-pound black bear that was raiding garbage in the driveway of a home as children were trick-or-treating in the Anchorage neighborhood on Halloween ... ANCHORAGE - Wildlife officials killed a 200-pound black bear that was raiding garbage in the driveway of a home as children were trick-or-treating in the Anchorage neighborhood on Halloween. (Juneau Empire)
Chihuahua Dies After Black Bear Attack Nov 3, 2008
-- The owner of a 9-pound Chihuahua says the dog has died after a fight with a black bear. Tony Claycomb says 5-year-old Coon was attacked by a bear who stepped onto his home's porch. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Woman sought for receiving stolen property Nov 3, 2008
A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Alicia Lynn Black Bear ... Alicia Lynn Black Bear. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bear killed out of worry for trick-or-treaters Nov 2, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Wildlife officials in Alaska have killed a 200-pound black bear that was raiding garbage in a home driveway while children were trick-or-treating in the Anchorage neighborhood on Halloween. Officials say children were never in any immediate danger. (AZCentral -- News)
Black bear shot to protect trick-or-treaters Nov 1, 2008
A black bear raiding garbage at a home in South Anchorage on Halloween night as kids were going door-to-door trick-or-treating was shot and killed out of concern for the kids' safety, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game ... "We were afraid that if we really chased him hard and lost him, then all these kids out here trick-or-treating would be in danger. I think the risk was enormous. Who wants to have a black bear running around the street Halloween night with scores of kids... (Anchorage Daily News)
Supreme Court refuses to hear Black Bear Crossing case Oct 31, 2008
Supreme Court refuses to hear Black Bear Crossing case ... Supreme Court refuses to hear Black Bear Crossing case ... The decision, released Thursday morning, is a win for at least three people still living at Black Bear Crossing, who argue they are band members and should be allowed to stay in their homes on Tsuu T'ina First Nation land, adjacent to southwest Calgary. (CBC.ca)
This weekend's N.E. games Oct 31, 2008
IONA at MAINE Black Bear rushers Jhamal Fluellen, Jared Turcotte, Michael Brusko, and Derek Session averaging at least 4. 5 yards per carry. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Local artist Broderick Crawford colors a canvas at his gallery on North Main Street in Clayton. Crawford recently won a renowned stamp competition in Colorado, which will raise money for wildlife habitat restoration. Oct 30, 2008
"The entries are judged on anatomical accuracy and species relevancy."If you're looking at a pintail duck, the feathers should be going in the right direction, or if you're looking at an elk, it doesn't have the horns of a deer," DeLoria said.When this year's habitat was named, Crawford said he immediately thought of black bears."I've been to Colorado a couple of times and was always amazed at the colors," Crawford said. "I've always painted bears ... The black bears against those yellow aspens... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Reward offered in black bear case Oct 28, 2008
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 6:13 AM EDT Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are continuing their investigation into the illegal shooting of a Florida black bear Thursday ... On Monday, the Humane Society of the United States called Parker and announced its offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing the black bear ... The Florida black bear is listed as a threatened species in the state,... (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Police Beat: Oct. 28, 2008 Oct 28, 2008
Oct. 22: Scott Elsholz, 28, Wasilla, summonsed for not removing equipment and litter from his black bear bait station. Oct. 25: Carlyle Hoffman, 43, Wasilla, summonsed for not removing equipment and litter from his black bear bait station. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
See four seasons in a day Oct 27, 2008
A black bear jogged across Gold Creek, as far up the valley as it could be without climbing cliffs. Another bear moseyed up a green swathe in an avalanche chute on Juneau Ridge; it was fairly chubby, so it seemed to be successfully fattening up for winter. (Juneau Empire)
Bear shot after harassing horses in eastern Maine Oct 27, 2008
FRANKLIN, Maine For the second time in a week, a black bear that had been harassing domestic animals has been shot to death in the Hancock County town of Franklin. Roy Warren Jr. shot the bear at the home of his cousin on Friday night after the bear tried to get into a barn that houses two quarter horses. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Women's Ice Hockey Upends Maine, 4-2 Oct 27, 2008
Turgeon made the save but Veharanta positioned herself inside the Black Bear defender and put home the rebound to put Providence up for good. PC went into the locker room ahead, 3-0, and senior netminder (Blaine, Minn. (Friars.com)
Why Binge Drinking Is Bad For Your Bones Oct 26, 2008
A notable exception is the black bear, even though Ursus americanus spends months every year curled up in a den. . (Science Daily)
Florida black bear killed in Osceola National Forest Oct 25, 2008
Published: Saturday, October 25, 2008 6:16 AM EDT Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are looking for leads to determine who shot a Florida black bear in the Osceola National Forest Thursday. Hunting black bears in Florida was discontinued in 1994 and the Florida black bear is now listed as threatened in the state, with the exception of Columbia and Baker counties. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Wild kingdom Oct 25, 2008
Along with deer, Fredstrup said she saw a black bear appear outside the home about four to five years ago. Bobcats have been seen farther off or sometimes running across the street, but not in what Fredstrup described as a mother-cub pair. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
BC's murder rate drops but Vancouver's gang slayings high: report Oct 25, 2008
A West Vancouver man has been convicted and fined $3,000 for illegally shooting a black bear cub near a Whistler school in May. Canada Headlines. (CBC.ca)
MetalCORP Initiates Spin-Off of Gold Properties Into a New Public Company Oct 25, 2008
MetalCORP's four gold projects, with a claim area of more than 20,000 acres, include the Dorset, Pickle Lake, Black Bear and Keezhik Lake properties. By identifying early stage properties that may be enhanced by exploration, MetalCORP's experienced management team has assembled a great portfolio of projects. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Oregon Recreation Report Oct 25, 2008
OPEN: Cascade elk (closes Oct. 24), Western Oregon buck deer (closes Nov. 7), black bear, cougar, fall turkey, waterfowl, pheasant, forest grouse, California and mountain quail, crow ... The general fall BLACK BEAR season is open and check-in of harvested black bears should be peaking as hunters spend more time in the field pursuing other big game species ... BLACK BEAR were very active on the north coast over the summer. (Lebanon Express, OR)
McCain news more negative Oct 24, 2008
And this Monday, a black bear cub was killed and left at the entrance to Western North Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C., with Obama campaign signs wrapped around its body, including two taped together over its head. Police reports are calling the incident a prank, and claim seven students are being questioned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
I'm in love with a mama's boy Oct 24, 2008
Trying to temper it would be like trying to tame a black bear. The bear has its own habitat. (Globe and Mail)
Volunteers Go Into the Wild Oct 23, 2008
They also carry flares and flashing lights to direct traffic in the event of a bear jam, rubbernecking caused by the sighting of a black bear. Some days, they even deliver interoffice mail from park headquarters in North Carolina to a drop-off point near another outpost in Tennessee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Sunday hunting issue becomes target of councillor Oct 22, 2008
Quinte West offers the opportunity to hunt deer, black bear, fox, rabbit and a variety of birds, according to the citys website. Frankford is also known as the wild turkey capital of Ontario. (Community Press)
BJs Restaurant celebrates 35 years serving Gaylord area Oct 22, 2008
With the inclusion of a mobile kitchen, BJ s Restaurant, Rental and Catering has earned the title, preferred caterer from Castle Farms in Charlevoix, the largest wedding venue in Northern Michigan; Knights of Columbus in Gaylord; and the Black Bear Golf Resort in Vanderbilt. We ve worked really hard to get that title, said Ronda Amborski, general manager. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
• Zoo Boise losing sloth bear to Seattle Oct 21, 2008
Despite losing Medina, Zoo Boise expects to receive an Asiatic black bear from a zoo in Garden City, Kan. within a month. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Neptune Beach should say OK to doggy dining ordinance Oct 21, 2008
The purchase of available lands within these areas of connectivity are necessary to stop our loss of sensitive lands, the Florida black bear, Florida panther, gopher tortoise, Sherman fox squirrel, scrub jay, wood stork, Bartram ixia, catesby lily, celestial lily, pitcher plant, painted bunting, cockaded woodpecker - some of these endangered, some threatened and some of special concern. Special lands in our planned greenways and blueways can save most if purchases come soon. (Florida Times-Union)
3 bears visit Salcha garage, raid freezer Oct 18, 2008
"He chased off a black bear this spring and he couldn't have been prouder of himself," Mattzela said. Biologists plan to keep the bear trap at its current location, said Tony Hollis of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. (Anchorage Daily News)
Religious services and events Oct 18, 2008
The North Shore Christian Fellowship, 2 Lena Mae s Way, Black Bear Mall, Salisbury, 01952; 978-499-4308. North Shore Christian Fellowship is serving Amesbury, Salisbury, Newburyport and surrounding communities. (Amesbury News, MA)
Volleyball Drops Close Match To Maine, 3-2 Oct 18, 2008
No Black Bear recorded more than three kills, but the team registered a ... After tying the score at 14, the Black Bears received back-to-back kills from Laura Goettsch and Brittany Kiehl to finish the match. (Goseawolves.org)
Early signs portend a big year Oct 16, 2008
Black bear (fall) / Sept. 15 / Nov. 30. Deer and Elk / Sept. 6 / Oct. 19. (Missoulian, MT)
Klitschko pampers his hands with wet diapers Oct 15, 2008
A black bear wandered in and inspected the Subway sandwich shop in Kitimat, B.C., sending a lone employee scrambling for safety. You know how they got rid of the cub. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Poacher who killed hunting dog gets 13 months Oct 15, 2008
Other charges included hunting black bear, cougar, bobcat and lynx with the aid of dogs and trespassing on private lands. Gordon was arrested with three other men and was described in court as the leader of a poaching ring, according to KATU. The other men pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and have been sentenced. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Oregon breweries win 18 Great American Beer Festival awards Oct 14, 2008
Silver winners were Hefeweizen of Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. in Portland in the category of American-Style Hefeweizen; Hazelnut Brown Nectar of Rogue Ales in Portland in the category of Specialty Beer; and Black Bear XX Stout in Alameda Brewhouse in Portland in the category of Foreign-Style Stout. Bronze winners were Blonde Bombshell of Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. in Redmond in the category of Session Beer; Le Pelican Brun of Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City in the category of Experimental... (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Local man downs 400-plus pound bear Oct 13, 2008
It was no ordinary black bear, he would soon discover. Super heavyweight. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Scientists map panda genome Oct 13, 2008
Win Sky+HD for a year and a trip to Barcelona. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Times Online)
Panda genome sequenced Oct 13, 2008
Launched in March this year, the project discovered evidence to support the theory that giant pandas might be a subspecies of black bear, Xinhua said. Wang said knowledge of the genome could also help efforts to control disease among pandas. (India Times, India)
'I didn't want bear cub shot' says bitten Biloela man Oct 12, 2008
Welcome to The Courier-Mail. I didn't want bear cub shot' says bitten Biloela man. (Courier Mail)
Outdoors briefs Oct 10, 2008
- A youth (resident or nonresident) 12 years of age is entitled to apply for or purchase before turning 12 a deer A, deer B, elk, antelope, black bear, mountain lion, upland game bird and/or turkey license or permit before turning 12. The youngster may not hunt until age 12. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
More front page updates Oct 10, 2008
A George County man who pleaded guilty to killing a Louisiana black bear told a federal judge he shot the bear in self-defense. Three people have been arrested in an apparent double kidnapping that left one man dead and another injured. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New plaza still mostly empty Oct 10, 2008
Fearing said he talked with a few smaller chains, such as Black Bear Diner, about the development, but Crescent City doesn't have the desired demographics. So the focus has been on local businesses. (Daily Triplicate)
Letters for Sunday, October 5, 2008 Oct 6, 2008
My heart jumped because for the last two weeks a small mother black bear and her twin cubs had been eating chokecherries and service berries in our area ... Some thoughtless, gung-ho hunter, who never bothered to get permission from any of the landowners in that area; did not take the time to observe and determine if the bear was female or had cubs; showed no consideration for the homes and cabins in every direction of where the bear was eating; shot and killed the young black bear, leaving her... (Missoulian, MT)
So this Bear Walks into a Canadian Deli.... Oct 4, 2008
The black bear helps himself to a little snack. Amazing surveillance video of a black bear walking around a deli in British Columbia, western Canada. (WOKR13 Rochester)
KIRO InColor Oct 4, 2008
Surveillance video shows a black bear entering a Kitimat, British Columbia sandwich shop -- and an alarmed shop worker fleeing. A Kentucky man says his survival of a fiery explosion was a "message from God.". (KIRO TV, WA)
Knox Says She's Innocent In Prison Diary Oct 4, 2008
Your fingerprints, her DNA. I just told him I was innocent and that I'd wait for other proof to prove I am innocent," Knox wrote.Knox, Sollecito and the third suspect Rudy Guede are expected to be in court this Saturday.Copyright 2008 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. News Images & Video Images In the News Police release photos of a serial robber who has struck four hotels in less than one week in Tacoma. kirotv.com Video... (KIRO TV, WA)
Bear Caught In Strudel-Baited Trap At Tahoe Oct 4, 2008
-- A black bear with a sweet tooth has been captured outside a Lake Tahoe bakery. Ernie Feld of Ernie's Bakery in Incline Village said the 3-year-old male bruin was caught Thursday after a trap was baited with strudel. (KCRA 3, CA)
The Best Binoculars Oct 4, 2008
"A lot of people couldn't hold this." He struggles to adjust the eyepiece barrels and says these binoculars are "cumbersome to use." Finally, our expert gives us a play-by-play of a black bear chasing an elk up a hill ... Deeper into the woods, we get nervous taking out the Leica Ultravid HD 42 10x42 ($2,300) because McEneaney says he's determined "to find a black bear before we leave," for an up-close encounter ... But later, he sees something else: Only 100 yards away, rubbing its back against... (SmartMoney)
FOOTHILLS SHADOWED IN PARANORMAL PHENOMENA Oct 4, 2008
Through the scope, he saw what appeared to be a black bear scavenging through the brush. "But then it stood up and walked away on two feet," Strain said. (The Union Democrat)
Getting the early birds Oct 3, 2008
He s already harvested an elk, three deer and a black bear. My cousins wanted me to come with, said Cross. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Get out there! 40 years hiking the Appalachian Trail Oct 3, 2008
40 years hiking the Appalachian Trail - Active- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Study: Urban bears arefatter, die earlier Oct 3, 2008
Black bear cubs 'Dumpster dive' in Nevadas Lake Tahoe region ... It turns out that urban black bears are much heavier and more likely to die violent deaths than their wilder peers, the study found ... "Urbanized areas are functioning as 'sinks' for black bear populations, drawing in bears from outlying wild areas, where they ultimately die," WCS stated. (MSNBC -- Environment)
