The evolving wildlife professionals’ advice on what to do when encountering a black bear is the subject of my latest column, which is appearing in the current print edition of the Ellsworth American (and in the May 2, 2025, digital edition).
The above image of a local black bear that I encountered appears with the column; click on it to enlarge it. To read the column about what to do if you meet a black bear, use this link: https://www.5backroad.com/montly-column