BearWise Articles by Category
BearWise in the News
“Twelve rehabilitated bear cubs returned to the wild”
December 11, 2025 | The Coastland Times
Manteo, NC
“How can you deter denning bears from moving in this winter”
November 21, 2025 | WITN
Raleigh, NC
“Momma bear and cubs feast their way through a Waynesville neighborhood”
October 22, 2025 | The Mountaineer
Waynesville, NC
“12 rehabilitated bear cubs released into the wild in North Carolina: wildlife commission”
October 17, 2025 | ABC 13 News
Asheville, NC
“After police found residents ‘actively feeding bears,’ Biltmore Forest passed a new ordinance”
October 9, 2025 | Network Today
Asheville, NC
“Asheville might not have ‘Fat Bear Week,’ but there are plenty roaming around. Take a look”
September 30, 2025 | Asheville Citizen Times
Asheville, NC
“Bear appetites at seasonal high”
September 16, 2025 | Smoky Mountain News
Waynesville, NC
“Prepare for increased black bear activity in North Carolina as their appetites get more extreme”
September 9, 2025 | WRAL News
“Bear-y hungry: Bear sightings on the rise in western NC amid fall season feeding frenzy”
September 9, 2025 | ABC13 News
Haywood County, NC
“BearWise shares tips on how to reduce encounters with bears”
July 18, 2025 | Tyron Daily Bulletin
Tyron, NC
“Video shows black bear brawl in Asheville: Here’s what to know during bear mating season”
July 11, 2025 | BlueRidge Now
Asheville, NC
“Here’s what to know during bear mating season“
July 11, 2025 | Network Today
Asheville, NC
“Neigh-bear-hood watch: Summertime tips for coexisting with local bears”
July 3, 2025 | 828 News Now
Asheville, NC
“Bears are out and about on the refuge; use caution when viewing”
June 25, 2025 | The Coastland Times
Manteo, NC
June 12, 2025 | The Brunswick Beacon
Shallotte, NC
“BearWise helps protect farm animals, hives“
June 2, 2025 | Wilkes Journal-Patriot
North Wilkesboro, NC
May 29, 2025 | Coastal Review
Newport, NC
“NC Wildlife Resources Commission offers tips to protect livestock from bears“
May 28, 2025 | WNCT9 News
Raleigh, NC
“NC Wildlife Commission urges livestock owners to bear-proof farms“
May 28, 2025 | WWAY-TV3
Raleigh, NC
“BearWise Basics: How to coexist with the growing black bear population in WNC”
April 28, 2025 | ABC 13 News
Asheville, NC
“Word from the Smokies: For bears, relocation is no ‘happily ever after’”
April 15, 2025 | Citizen Times
Asheville, NC
“NCWRC offers guidance as animal encounters increase in spring”
April 10 2025 | The Coastland Times
North Carolina’s Outer Banks
“Spot a bear cub? Keep your distance”
March 31, 2025 | The Coastland Times
Manteo, NC (Outer Banks)
“WNC Environmental Summit returns to Haywood Community College”
March 22, 2025 | The Mountaineer
Waynesville, NC
“Expect more bear encounters as NC warms; wildlife experts urge caution around cubs”
March 18, 2025 | ABC News 12
North Carolina
“WNC Environmental Summit returns to Haywood Community College”
March 18, 2025 | The Mountaineer
Clyde, NC
“Asheville answers: How did Western North Carolina’s bears fare during Helene?”
January 12, 2025 | Asheville Citizen Times
Asheville, NC
“Black bears’ resurgence reflects acceptance, economic spur”
November 27, 2024 | CoastalReview.org
Coastal area, North Carolina
“‘Selfie bear’ cub pulled from tree by Asheville residents in April released back into the wild”
November 20, 2024 | Asheville Citizen Times
Asheville, NC
“Bear boom? NCWRC warns of potential for bear-human conflicts after Tropical Storm Helene”
October 5, 2024 | Asheville Citizen Times
Asheville, NC
“Beware of Bears: Helene caused an increase in interactions with people”
October 4, 2024 | Spectrum News1
Buncombe County, NC
“N.C. Wildlife Commission offers tips to reduce human-bear interactions after Helene”
October 5, 2024 | ABC13News
Buncombe County, NC
“Potential for increased human – bear conflicts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene”
October 4, 2024 | Caldwell Journal
Raleigh, NC
“Conservation heritage festival to include falconry and lumberjack demos”
September 4, 2024 | The Mountaineer
Waynesville, NC
“Bear Appetites Spiking to Prepare for Denning Season”
August 30, 2024 | North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission News
Raleigh, NC
“Bear appetites spiking, officials warn residents in western NC”
August 30, 2024 | Fox Carolina
Asheville, NC
“Four bears euthanized in Swannanoa after breaking into homes, causing extensive damage”
August 28, 2024 | Asheville Watchdog
Asheville, NC
“Here’s how you can learn more about coexisting with black bears”
August 26, 2024 | 105.9 The Mountain Rocks (WTMT)
Buncombe County, NC
“Interested in Becoming a Recognized BearWise Community? Here’s How to Join”
July 8, 2024 | North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
State of North Carolina
“Expect more bear sightings until August, wildlife experts say”
May 20, 2024 | WRAL News
Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, NC
May/June 2024 | The Wildlife Professional
Learning to Live with Bears by Colleen Olfenbuttel, Garret Heath and Ashley Hobbs
(copyright The Wildlife Society)
Spring 2024 | Smokies Life
Bears, Bears Everywhere by Steve Kemp, photos by Bill Lea
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