It s the time of year when yearling male black bears are on the prowl for new territory, raising chances they ll come in contact with humans as the transition from spring to summer begins.
State wildlife and transportation officials are warning summertime travelers of the increased dangers of encountering black bears on Tennessee s rural back roads as Memorial Day weekend approaches and summer travel picks up.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – As temperatures rise and spring progresses, the bears of Northeast Tennessee are emerging from their hibernation. “Typically, we’re going to see those bigger males out first out moving around, and we have already seen that this year so far in some areas,” said Janelle Musser, black bear support biologist for […]
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