Dept. of Natural Resources: Be bear aware: Take steps now to avoid potential conflicts with black bears this spring

MADISON, Wis. – As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. Every spring, Wisconsin's estimated 24,000 black bears emerge from their winter torpor and leave their dens in search o...