Black Bear Sightings At All-Time High In Ohio

(ONN) – Bear encounters are on the rise across the country and here in Ohio.

The Ohio Division of Wildlife says black bear sightings across the state have reached an all-time high– especially in rural and wooded areas.

Now– state wildlife officials are tracking a massive 576 pound black bear for research.

There were 537 sightings in Ohio last year– more than double the number from 2023.