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5 Μαρ 2024 · The eastern portion of Ohio in particular is a black bear hotspot, and people from several counties within this region have reported encounters with them. Let’s discuss nine places where you’re most likely to encounter black bears in Ohio and review helpful safety tips that you can use if you find yourself face-to-face with one.
8 Φεβ 2024 · Bears used to roam around Ohio in large numbers. While there are not as many bears in Ohio today, there is still a population of bears that call Ohio home. The only bear species that lives in Ohio is the Black Bear (Ursus americanus).
15 Απρ 2024 · American black bears (Ursus americanus) are the only bear found in Ohio. Adult bears in Ohio usually range anywhere from 90 to 500 pounds, but massive specimens can weigh up to 700 pounds. However, the average black bear seen in Ohio estimates to be on the smaller side, weighing about 200 pounds.
3 Ιουν 2024 · Ohio’s bear sightings spiked in 2022. ODW confirmed 161 black bear sightings that year, up from 61 in 2021. Sightings of female bears with cubs are also up, which paint a positive future for reestablished bear populations, especially in Northeast Ohio.
Black bear sightings in Ohio have been increasing since the Division of Wildlife began tracking sightings in 1993. In 2022, 285 sightings were reported in 52 counties, 161 of which were confirmed based on the presence of evidence such as photos or tracks.
Black bear sightings in Ohio from 1993 to 2022. Sightings are confirmed based on the presence of physical evidence such as photos, tracks, or damage caused by the bear, multiple reports from the same area, or an observation of a bear made by a wildlife professional.
1 Αυγ 2024 · Black bears are considered endangered in Ohio. “Most bears seen in Ohio are young males, which can travel great distances in search of new habitat. In the absence of a resident female,...
