Call of the Outdoors

Call of the Outdoors Episode 55: The Bear Necessities

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Question: what kind of bear is best? Black bear!

The Game Commission’s new Black Bear Biologist Brandon Snavely joins host Matt Morrett to provide insight into the latest black bear science, a look at a year in the life of a Pennsylvania bear, and tips for coexisting with these opportunistic omnivores.

Episode Highlights:

  • The state of the black bear population in Pennsylvania
  • Current studies and research projects that will help shape bear management
  • What biologists learn from visiting bear dens
  • The diet and lifecycle of black bears
  • How to prevent human-bear conflicts

    • Resources:

    Learn more about black bears in Pennsylvania.

    Explore ways to be BearWise.

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