State defends killing Old Forge black bears
The controversial euthanization of 2 black bear cubs leaves some questioning DEC's wildlife management policies
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A closer look at black bear euthanizations in the Adirondacks
In the past eight years, the DEC has euthanized 54 black bears in the area that encompasses the Adirondack Park, due to conflicts with humans.
Bear family’s death sparks outrage in Old Forge
Community members propose additional ideas to minimize wildlife encounters, educate visitors on dangers of feeding wild animals
Bear-proof canisters: What you need to know about using them in the Adirondacks
From selection to storage: A backpacker’s comprehensive guide to bear canisters
Tips for Avoiding Problems with Bears at Home
By Mike Lynch
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued guidance on how to prevent negative encounters with black bears. Nearly all negative bear encounters in New York are the result of hungry bears being attracted to human food sources. The simplest way to avoid a nuisance encounter is to remove potential food sources, which…
Free App Lets Citizens Help Monitor Bears
By Phil Brown
If you’ve seen a bear or sign of a bear, such as tracks, scat, or fur, Cornell University wants to know about it. Cornell has developed a free app for citizen scientists to input data on bear sightings. The information will enable scientists to monitor the growing bear population in New York State. Cornell issued…