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Black Bears Are on the Move in Michigan

Black bears are expanding south into Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, prompting experts to share key tips for safe coexistence. Photo credit: MDNR Michigan’s black bear population is booming, and the effects are being seen far beyond the woods of the Upper Peninsula. Once rarely spotted below the Mackinac Bridge, black bears are now becoming more common ...