Call of the Outdoors Episode 55: The Bear Necessities

Question: what kind of bear is best? Black bear! The Game Commission’s new Black Bear Biologist Brandon Snavely joins host Matt Morrett to provide insight into the latest black bear science, a look at a year in the life of a Pennsylvania bear, and tips for coexisting with these opportunistic omnivores. Episode Highlights: The state of the black bear population in Pennsylvania Current studies and research projects that will help shape bear management What biologists learn from visiting bear dens The diet and lifecycle of black bears How to prevent human-bear conflicts Resources: Learn more about black bears in Pennsylvania. Explore ways to be BearWise.