bears

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

Imagine if you lived in a very residential neighborhood and then all of the sudden you open up the front door and a baby bear was walking down your sidewalk. That is the talk of the town in South Buffalo, New York and some residents are very worried about it.

One town in Upstate New York just passed a new law cracking down on wildlife feeding — and the fines are no joke.

Beware! Bears will soon be the move and New Yorkers are encountering them more than ever before.

Not only is owning a bear dangerous, but it is also expensive when you realize how much they eat.

The Buffalo Bills made a trade late last night. Here’s why it could be huge for a draft trade.

Meet the mama bear who has been crowned the 2023 Fat Bear Week champion.

Bears are done hibernating and there will be more sightings in the coming months. Here are some guidelines that can help keep you, your family, and your pets safe.

There have been more and more wildlife sightings in the Capital Region lately. There have also been more bears seen in both rural and city areas in recent weeks. One county is putting out an alert and giving tips on how to deal with black bears in the area.

The holiday season is a great time of year for some classic Christmas movies. This year, Build-A-Bear has turned these favorite Christmas movie characters into plush furry friends.

As the warmer weather approaches, the DEC warns that American black bear could be wandering out of its form of hibernation, looking to grab a quick, tasty meal on-the-go.  Human food is one source for the hungry creature so be prepared to do the following as a way to prevent bears from wandering into your backyard, or worse, your home.

Next week at this time, I'll be exploring the Grand Tetons as well as the wonders of Yellowstone National Park as I finally take a bucket list trip I've been wanting forever.  But seeing wildlife in a natural environment like the Adirondacks or Yellowstone is one thing. Seeing a bear in your backyard in say, Troy or Guilderland, is a completely different thing.  Hungry and curious bears have been