Black bears are found all over our state, from the forests to suburban areas, yet they're seldom seen by most Mainers. We’ll talk with the state’s top bear experts about this cryptic species' biology and behavior, human-bear encounters, current research, and what the state does to manage their population.
Panelists:
Jennifer Vashon, Bear and Lynx Biologist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Randy Cross, Bear Biologist (40 years, retired) for Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine and eastern arctic wilderness river guide
Jack Hopkins, President, Associate Professor, Center for Wildlife Studies
VIP Callers:
Igor Sikorsky, Owner and Guide, Bradford Camps
Katie Hansberry, State Director, Humane Society of the U.S.
Resources:
Boasting Maine’s Black Bears | IFW Blogs
The Legacy of One Bear – Sara (ID 225) - Written by Randy Cross, Biologist | IFW Blogs (maine.gov)
Bear Hunting: Laws & Rules: Hunting: Hunting & Trapping: Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
18-MDIFW-03-Big-Game-Management.pdf (maine.gov)
Bear hunting petition reignites 20-year-old debate over baiting (pressherald.com)
Petition to end bear baiting in Maine is rejected (pressherald.com)
JWM study: Bait is major food source for northern Wisconsin bears - The Wildlife Society
Home | Penobscot Black Bear Study (jbhopkins3.wixsite.com)
Oxford County woman hospitalized after bear attack | Maine Public
Analysis: Bear Hunters Spend Millions in Maine Annually | Maine Public
