The population of black bears in Massachusetts is on the rise, and state regulators see that as a big problem. More bears mean more humans interacting with bears. It means more bears in backyards, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Black bear hunting season in Massachusetts begins next month, and MassWildlife is hosting a virtual class ...

If you're planning on hunting black bears or white-tailed deer this year, shotgun season officially begins today in Massachusetts. Shotgun season will go until Dec. 14 this year for both bears and ...

BOSTON (WWLP) – The state is considering updating bear hunting regulations and is seeking public comment. One regulation under consideration is expanding the time frame of bear hunting season. The new ...

For generations, Massachusetts hunters have faced a restriction that no serious outdoorsman in 48 other states has had to live with: a complete, blanket ban on hunting any day of the week the calendar ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Black bear hunting season in Massachusetts begins next month, and MassWildlife is hosting a virtual class covering a variety of topics, such as laws and regulations. The first ...