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Bear

General Information

• Living with Black Bears in Virginia
  • Living with Black Bears in Virginia: Video!
• Black Bear Facts
  • Printable Black Bear Factsheet (PDF)
• Things to Remember in Bear Country
• Bears on the Move
• Electric Fencing for Black Bears (PDF)

Bear Management

• Black Bear Management Plan
• Bear Seasons & Bag Limits
• Black Bear Check Stations
• Harvest Summary for 2008-2009
• Bear Harvest Age Information (2008 Age Data Now Available!)

Additional Bear Information

• North American Bear Center
• George Washington & Jefferson National Forest: Safety in Bear Country
• Center for Wildlife Information: Be Bear Aware
• Get Bear Smart Society
• Recommended Reading: Living with Bears: A Practical Guide to Bear Country, by Linda Masterson. 2006.