The large omnivores are pushing further south in the Lower Peninsula, which thousands now calling the region home. That means an increase in interactions with residents.

Living near black bears is part of life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where about 10,000 of the bears reside. But about 2,000 black bears now live in Michigan's Lower Peninsula as well, and they ...

Living near black bears is part of life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where about 10,000 of the bears reside. But about 2,000 black bears now live in Michigan's Lower Peninsula as well, and they ...

State officials are preparing to survey for wolves in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. ... wolves can weigh between 40-175 pounds and have fur ranging from white to grizzled gray to brown to coal black.

Black bears are expanding their territory in Michigan's Lower Peninsula and as they roam about, state officials say the best way for residents and bears to both stay safe is to ensure they can't ...

But about 2,000 black bears now live in Michigan's Lower Peninsula as well, and they are expanding their range to the south and west, into places like Traverse City, Grand Rapids and Midland, DNR ...

Michigan already saw its first measurable snowfall of 2024 in the Upper Peninsula in October. The 0.1 inch of snow was recorded in the Michigamme area, 40 miles west of Marquette, on Oct. 15 ...