Bears emerging from dens, and now looking for food

by Kate Evans

Black bears start emerging from their dens as early as March and begin causing damage around homes in spring and early summer when there’s little natural food for them to eat.  They’re seeking mates and young male bears are leaving the den for new territory. Wildlife officials urge people to not feed the bears or other wildlife.

Emergence

Male bears in West Virginia begin leaving their dens in early to mid-March, said…