Pennsylvania’s black bear hunting seasons may become more defined by region in the future as research continues to study bear populations and survival. Brandon Snavely, the Game Commission’s black ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Results are in for Pennsylvania’s 2024 bear harvest. There was a total of 2,642 bears harvested, which is one of the top 25 totals ever, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) ...

A Pennsylvania homeowner shot and killed a black bear exhibiting aggressive behavior in their yard. The Pennsylvania Game Commission deemed the shooting justified as the homeowner had attempted to ...

The Game Commission is considering adjusting season lengths based on regional bear populations, human-bear conflicts, and public opinion. A statewide bear survival study is underway, tracking collared ...