Black Bear in Maryland
Currently, Maryland has a breeding population of black bears in the 4 westernmost counties (Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick), with the highest bear densities found in Garrett and western Allegany counties. Although evidence of a breeding population is confined to the western 4 counties, DNR receives several bear sightings and complaints in central and southern Maryland counties each year.
Black Bear Project Annual Report
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An Overview of Maryland Black Bear Hunting Seasons 2004-2011
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Summary of 2011 Maryland Black Bear Mortality, Nuisance, and Sightings Reports
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Living with Maryland’s Black Bears
Do you live in or are you planning on vacationing in western MD? Learn what you can do to help keep Maryland’s Bears wild. -
Read the 10-year Black Bear Management Plan
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