Question: what kind of bear is best? Black bear!

The Game Commission’s new Black Bear Biologist Brandon Snavely joins host Matt Morrett to provide insight into the latest black bear science, a look at a year in the life of a Pennsylvania bear, and tips for coexisting with these opportunistic omnivores.

Episode Highlights:

• The state of the black bear population in Pennsylvania
• Current studies and research projects that will help shape bear management
• What biologists learn from visiting bear dens
• The diet and lifecycle of black bears
• How to prevent human-bear conflicts

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