A 29-year-old male hiker in Yellowstone National Park required medical care after a surprise encounter with a bear.

Nothing can be more startling than spotting a bear on a hiking trail or worse – in your neighborhood. While unexpected encounters can sometimes leave your heart racing, it’s important to know how to handle the situation in the safest way possible.

I knew the safety rules. I didn’t follow all of them. Here’s what happened when a black bear charged me on my hometown trail.

Living in Montana, I love being outdoors, going for hikes, Then it hit me, 'what would I do if I encountered a bear?' The answer is I don't know, that is until

BARRON COUNTY (WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports a weekend black bear attack that severely injured a woman in western Wisconsin is the state’s 15th bear attack resulting in human injuries in the last 12 years. In an update ...

A pet dog had a scary encounter with an intruding black bear who entered its home in California. Security camera footage shared by resident Zoe Cadman shows the bear walking into what is presumably the living room through kitchen of the Monrovia home on ...

Bear encounters are on the rise in Connecticut, prompting residents and lawmakers to consider different ways to address the issue. On one side, some state legislators are advocating for a bill that would legalize a bear hunting season in Connecticut.