The black bear harvest declined to a 10-year low, according to state data, despite a dramatic spike in interest among hunters during that same time. The Penns
State data reveals that the black bear harvest in Pennsylvania hit a 10-year low despite heightened interest among hunters. The Pennsylvania Game Commission disclosed that 2,920 bears were harvested during the 2023 seasons, marking an 8% decrease from the 3,171 bears taken in 2022. Although the peak was observed in 2019 with 4,650 bears harvested, […]