The goal of Be Bear Aware Campaign is to inform people on how to stay safe when encountering bears and other wildlife.

Handle bear encounters safely. Be prepared to react safely if you see a bear in the woods, near your home, or at a campsite. Be BearWise.

Jun 2, 2024 · A Bellevue man spotted a black bear and her young cub in his backyard and caught the whole encounter on video.

May 14, 2026 · A bear was spotted on a resident's rooftop in Richmond's Maymont neighborhood late Thursday morning.

Jul 10, 2023 · Homeowners across western Washington have reported up-close black bear sightings in recent weeks, from yards in Bothell to attacking animals near Bellevue.

Jul 12, 2023 · A black bear has attacked and eaten livestock animals and pets in the Bridle Trails area of Bellevue. The WDFW says bear calls have increased.

In eastern Washington, average black bear density was predominantly as expected, but localized areas of high primary productivity supported greater than anticipated bear densities.

Nestled over 200 acres amidst towering pines and along rolling meadows just eight miles south of Rapid City, Bear Country U.S.A. offers visitors intimate views of most North American mammals.

1 day ago · An incredible viral video shows two young bear cubs wrestling on a Smoky Mountains cabin porch while their mother watches from nearby the scene.

1 day ago · A rare bear sighting has been confirmed in north Charlotte, just ahead of the three-day Memorial Day weekend. It was caught on video around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in The Glen at …