Cubs cannot yet regulate their temperature and have delicate immune systems, so den survey participants wear protective gear and keep them warm while DNR staff members fit a GPS collar on the mother bear during den surveys. (Contributed photograph)
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DNR asks public to report black bear den locations for research study
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across the state to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.
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