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Virginia is home to one of the most robust black bear populations on the East Coast, and each spring, these powerful animals begin stirring from their winter dens and moving back across the landscape.
Pennsylvania is home to one of the largest black bear populations on the East Coast, and for much of the year, these powerful animals are surprisingly close to where people live, hike, and camp.
Black bears emerging in Rhode Island may come as a surprise — after all, the Ocean State is one of the smallest in the country.
Washington state is home to thousands of bears, and every spring, they wake from their winter dens hungry, alert, and ready to roam.
South Carolina may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of bear country, but these powerful animals are more present across the Palmetto State than many residents realize.
Ohio may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of bear country, but black bears are quietly making a comeback across the Buckeye State — and spring is when things really start to move.
Oklahoma is home to a growing black bear population, and every spring, these powerful animals begin stirring from their winter dens.
Vermont’s black bears are waking up earlier than ever — and in 2026, wildlife officials are already receiving reports of active bears across the state as of mid-March.
Texas is one of the few states where bear hibernation looks nothing like the textbook version — and that distinction matters if you spend time outdoors in the Lone Star State.
North Carolina is home to one of the most robust black bear populations in the entire country, and knowing when these animals emerge from their winter dens can make a real difference — whether you live near bear country, hike its trails, or simply want to understand the wildlife around you.
Every spring in Utah, something stirs in the mountains — and it’s not just the wildflowers.
Every spring, as temperatures climb and snow begins to melt across New York’s forests and valleys, something stirs in the underbrush.
Tennessee is one of the most bear-active states in the eastern United States, and if you spend time outdoors here, understanding bear behavior could make all the difference.
Oregon is home to thousands of wild bears, and every spring, one question starts circulating among hikers, campers, and backyard residents alike: when do bears come out of hibernation in
New Mexico is home to thousands of black bears, and every spring, they begin emerging from their dens — hungry, active, and on the move.
Mississippi may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of bear country, but black bears are very much a part of the state’s wild landscape — and their activity patterns may surprise you.
Montana is one of the last places in the lower 48 states where grizzly bears and black bears still roam freely across millions of acres of wild terrain.
Missouri’s black bears are quietly making a remarkable comeback — and each spring, they emerge from their winter dens hungry, alert, and ready to roam.
Nevada may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of bear country, but black bears are a very real presence in the western part of the state — and their springtime emergence affects hikers, residents, and campers across the region every year.
New Hampshire is home to a thriving black bear population, and every spring, thousands of these animals wake from their winter sleep and begin moving across the landscape in search of food.
