Spring is almost here, which means that hibernating bears are waking up from their restful slumbers, including in the state of Michigan. Wildlife officials say residents should be prepared for increased encounters with black bears in their neighborhoods.
According to a press release published on Thursday, March 12, by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the state is home to roughly 12,450 black bears, many of which are now emerging from winter dens, some with newborn cubs.
