Black bears

As the black bears continue to work their way down onto the SouthCoast, one has now been spotted in the northern part of Dartmouth.

After sightings in Taunton and Mansfield, it seems the black bears are now making their way south, with weekend sightings reported in Assonet and Fall River.

It is bear season on the SouthCoast, and black bears have been seen around northern Bristol County in Mansfield and Taunton in recent days.

According to the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, 'black bears have been increasing in numbers and distribution since the 1970s.'

I have always wanted to keep chickens in my backyard, but after reading a recent warning from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, I'm a little glad I don't have any yet. It seems with all the extra black bear sightings around the area, comes the warning that these big guys are going after chickens and destroying coops to get to them. ...

The weather has gotten warm quick and it's no surprise that winter's hibernating animals are waking up and looking for food. In fact, bears are reportedly everywhere these days with sightings being reported all across Rhode Island and Massachusetts...

The Wareham Department of Natural Resources says a black bear has been spotted in South Wareham and it may be the infamous 'Boo Boo' seen in other towns.

Spring has Sprung and bears are starting to come out of hibernation. And according to the Department of Environmental Protection, people should start to be 'bear aware.'

Middleborough Animal Control posted on their Facebook page Tuesday about a few black bears in the area. A mother was seen near Oak Point with her cubs, and they are warning residents to not leave food outside. "Please read the following from the state regarding black bears" HERE...