At one time, black bears were fairly common throughout most of North America – at least in areas covered with forests. This included every Canadian province and every state (except Hawaii), and even included much of northern Mexico.
All tagged Black Bear
Black Bear Encounters
There’s something unsettling, visceral even, about a bear attacking a person. It’s not the way it should be. We’re supposed to be the top predator in the food chain, not the second link. Fortunately, events like this are rare which is why they attract people’s attention as they do.