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2022 Bear Hunting Statistics

March 25, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

black bear provided by decNew York black bear hunters killed an estimated 1,318 black bears during the 2022 hunting seasons. Overall kills declined slightly compared to the 2021 hunting season, with the greatest density occurring in areas of the Catskills.

An estimated 458 bears were killed in the Northern Zone and an estimated 860 bears in the Southern Zone. [Read more…] about 2022 Bear Hunting Statistics

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: black bears, DEC, hunting, Wildlife

It’s Baby Bear Season in New York State

February 4, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

three cubs by Emily Carroll of Pennsylvania Game CommissionIf bears had birthday parties, they’d all be in January and February. That’s when winter dens across New York State turn into nurseries as most pregnant black bears give birth to cubs weighing in at less than a pound that would easily fit into your hands. Human moms would probably envy a mother bear’s ability to give birth to one, two, or three or more tiny cubs while half-asleep. [Read more…] about It’s Baby Bear Season in New York State

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: black bears, DEC, nature, Wildlife

Hibernation: How It Works

February 4, 2023 by Guest Contributor 1 Comment

Black bear mother and cubs denning courtesy National Park Service Mammals and birds are endotherms, which means they generate their own body heat through relatively high metabolic rates. That high metabolism requires energy, which these animals garner from food. We typically think of endotherms as warm-blooded; however, some of them are not warm all of the time.

Most active birds and mammals maintain relatively high and stable body temperatures – often around 100 degrees. But they also lose heat to the surrounding environment, especially during the cold winter months. [Read more…] about Hibernation: How It Works

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: black bears, nature, Science, small mammals, Wildlife, winter

Winter Is Coming: What Are Bears Up To?

November 12, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

black bear by Pete PatrickLate in the fall months, black bears are in the final stretch of hyperphagia (excessive eating) to ensure they have enough fat stored for the fast-approaching winter months. Some bears will search for food up to 20 hours a day. [Read more…] about Winter Is Coming: What Are Bears Up To?

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: black bears, fall, Wildlife

2021 NYS Hunter Safety Stats Released

February 27, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

two hunters one wearing camo and the other wearing hunter orange courtesy DECThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that the 2021 hunting seasons in New York were the safest ever, with the lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents since record-keeping began.

Conservation Police Officers (ECO) investigated nine hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSIs) in 2021, including one fatality. DEC did not asses the impact of COVID-19 on the 2021 hunting season. [Read more…] about 2021 NYS Hunter Safety Stats Released

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: black bears, DEC, hunting, whitetail deer

2021 NYS Bear Hunting Statistics Released

February 21, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

black bear provided by decNew York bear hunters killed 1,346 black bears during the 2021 hunting seasons, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced.

Hunters killed an estimated 403 bears in the Northern Zone and 943 bears in the Southern Zone. This represents roughly 30 percent fewer bears taken in the north and 20 percent fewer taken in the south than in 2020, but only about 10 percent fewer than the five-year average in each zone. [Read more…] about 2021 NYS Bear Hunting Statistics Released

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: black bears, DEC, hunting

Look for Wildlife Tracks in Winter

January 22, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

ruffed grouse tracks by Sandy Van VrankenNow is a great time to search for winter tracks or other animal signs visible in the snow. It can be fun to be a detective and figure out what animals have been walking through your yard or across a trail. [Read more…] about Look for Wildlife Tracks in Winter

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: black bears, Bobcats, coyotes, DEC, fox, nature, small mammals, whitetail deer, Wildlife, winter

9 Hunters Caught Hunting Bear Illegally In Greene County

November 29, 2021 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Ilegally killed bear seized by ECOs in Greene CountyEnvironmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Palmateer reported he received an anonymous tip in early October about a wounded bear seen near land conservancy property in the town of Greenville, Greene County, during opening weekend of bow season. Knowing this area is closed to hunting and not high density for bears, ECO Palmateer contacted Investigator Sulkey for help surveilling the area. [Read more…] about 9 Hunters Caught Hunting Bear Illegally In Greene County

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: black bears, Crime and Justice, ECOs, Greene County, hunting

Bear Poachers Fined After More Than A Year

May 4, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

eco patchIn April, a long-standing black bear poaching case pending in the Town of Fallsburg Court was finally resolved. [Read more…] about Bear Poachers Fined After More Than A Year

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature Tagged With: black bears, Crime and Justice, ECOs, nature, Sullivan County

DEC Releases 2020 Bear Hunting Statistics

March 20, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

black bear provided by decThe Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that New York State bear hunters killed 1,723 black bears during the 2020 hunting seasons. [Read more…] about DEC Releases 2020 Bear Hunting Statistics

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: black bears, DEC, hunting, nature, Wildlife

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