Mississippi has a growing population of black bears with sightings and encounters becoming more common each year. To celebrate the return of black bears and help people learn to live alongside them, ...
Mississippi’s black bear population was down to just 40 bears in in 2002, but is rebounding with the help of protections and a tracking program, the state says. Mississippi Forestry Commission photo ...
A young black bear’s journey from Arkansas to Marshall County has captured the attention of animal lovers across North Mississippi. It's also a sign that the bear population of Mississippi is ...