What to do in the event of a black bear encounter
Steve Foley
Petoskey News-Review
As Mother Nature slowly begins to warm back up, the chances of seeing a Michigan black bear, or encountering one, rises.
Black bears, which are Michigan’s only bear species, prefer large, hardwood or pine forests, intermixed with wetlands. They can be colored black, brown or cinnamon.
According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, black bear observations and encounters are more likely to occur during the spring and summer months, while bears forage for food.
Most wild animals, such as black bears, are generally fearful of humans and will leave if they are aware of people present.
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