Category Archives: black bears

3-20-12: To the Bear’s Lair

Posted on March 20, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Every year, in the early spring, scientists from the state’s Department of Natural Resources visit a selection of bear dens across western Maryland. The researchers venture under brush, around trees, and occasionally, under a porch, to check the health of … Continue reading →

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State wildlife crews preparing to visit bears

Posted on February 13, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Michael A. Sawyers Cumberland Times-News MOUNT NEBO — Harry Spiker and his Maryland Wildlife & Heritage Service crews are preparing for an intense couple of weeks in March when they will visit as many as eight bear dens stretched across … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t You Two Sleeping?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Jan. 5, 2012 This mother bear and her cub actually most likely are hibernating by now, as this shot was taken in early December when the weather had yet to change significantly. The mother and cub wandered onto the Berkebile … Continue reading →

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65 black bears killed in brief Maryland hunting season, wildlife officials say

Posted on November 6, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

By Martin Weil, Published: November 5 The brief season for hunting black bears in Maryland, an effort to slow bear population growth in the Western part of the state, ended 10 days ago with 65 animals slain, state wildlife officials … Continue reading →

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Taking down biggest bear in annual hunt makes 12-year-old a celebrity, hero in small Western Maryland town

Posted on November 5, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

By Don Markus, The Baltimore Sun 5:30 p.m. EDT, November 4, 2011 Before this year’s Maryland bear hunt, Colton Lucas was considered a typical 12-year-old living in the Western Maryland town of Kitzmiller. He loved to hunt and fish with … Continue reading →

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12-year-old kills 372-pound male bear as Maryland hunt ends

Posted on October 28, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

By Don Markus The Baltimore Sun 2:12 a.m. EDT, October 28, 2011The annual Maryland bear hunt ended Thursday night after a total of 65 bears were killed, the largest being a 372-pound male shot by a 12-year old boy. Colton … Continue reading →

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Deer hunter who killed bear won’t be charged

Posted on September 29, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Sow twice climbed tree he was sitting inMichael A. Sawyers Cumberland Times-News The Cumberland Times-News Tue Sep 27, 2011, 09:46 PM EDT MCHENRY — A deer hunter who used his crossbow to kill a bear in Garrett County will not … Continue reading →

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>”Come Back Again Soon!”

Posted on July 19, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

> ‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! “Come back again soon!” might be what this young black bear was thinking when he spotted Michaela Moore – and she spotted him – in … Continue reading →

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>Backyard bears relatively common

Posted on July 2, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

>Michael A. Sawyers Cumberland Times-News The Cumberland Times-News Sat Jul 02, 2011, 06:33 PM EDT There is no doubt about it. I have received more phone calls and emails this summer than at any previous time about bears. Harry Spiker, bear … Continue reading →

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>Outdoors: BLACK BEAR LOTTERY

Posted on June 27, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

>By CHRIS D. DOLLAR, For The CapitalCapital Gazette Communications Published 06/26/11 BLACK BEAR LOTTERY: Maryland Black Bear Lottery Opens July 1. Entering its eighth year, Maryland’s black bear hunting season is scheduled for Oct. 24-29. The Department of Natural Resources … Continue reading →

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