After three early black bear seasons in Pennsylvania, hunters reported more than 1,100 bears. One hunter got his fourth using primitive archery gear.

Bow hunters lugging their archery gear into the deer woods in quest of that trophy buck may now have another target in mind.

Outdoors writer Craig Morgan and I were lifting our spirits on a gloomy March afternoon with a cup of coffee and a slice of ...

This story, “My Bear Was Blue,” appeared in the June 1973 issue of Outdoor Life. I was taking one step at a time, and very slowly at that, stopping after each to look and listen. Somewhere below me in ...

Half of the bears were killed in Sussex County during the six-day October hunt, with a second segment scheduled for December.

Before you go into the woods, read the blaze-orange requirements for Pennsylvania's firearms hunt for deer and bear.

What if I told you you could have a compound bow that shoots over 320 fps, has several flagship features, shoots tight groups at 50 yards, and costs less than $600? You’d say I’m crazy, right? Meet ...

The state offers various black bear hunting seasons, including archery, muzzleloader, and firearms, with dates varying by ...

Florida is considering a black bear hunt to manage its growing bear population, a proposal opposed by 81% of Floridians according to a Remington Research Group poll. Humane World for Animals opposes ...

New Hampshire’s forests are ideal hunting grounds for many species and game, but black bears are a top-tier choice for many ...