Kentucky Wildlife Biologist Explains Recent Black Bear Activity in Lake Cumberland Area

Sunday, August 16 by WJRS Staff

Black bear sightings have become increasingly common across Kentucky—including in places where residents are not accustomed to seeing them. More than a half-dozen bear sightings have been reported in Russell County in recent months. Across […]

Wildlife officials warn bear encounters are possible

Saturday, June 24 by Derek Aaron

Conservation officers and biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources want to remind the public that sightings of black bears are common across Kentucky and encounters with them are possible, especially in […]

Black bear spotted in Jamestown

Monday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Social media was abuzz Sunday evening after footage of what looks to be a young black bear was reportedly spotted near Jamestown Elementary. According to reports, the bear was spotted between Jamestown Elementary and Valley […]

State park warns about bear sighting

Tuesday, May 9 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland State Park is warning visitors about a bear sighting on a hiking trail. According to the park’s Facebook page, a bear was spotted on the Baugh Branch trail at the park. The […]

Bear shows up at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Monday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

An adult black bear was spotted at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset on Thursday. According to the Commonwealth Journal newspaper in Somerset, the bear was spotted at the entrance to the hospital last Thursday […]

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Kentucky Wildlife Biologist Explains Recent Black Bear Activity in Lake Cumberland Area

Wildlife officials warn bear encounters are possible

Black bear spotted in Jamestown

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Bear shows up at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

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