Bear den survey participants wear protective gear and keep vulnerable cubs 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 winter den survey
Reporting dens helps ongoing research project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations they find in Wisconsin to help with an ongoing statewide study on black bear reproduction and population. The DNR’s bear den team has begun surveying dens for the season, but welcomes additional den reports.
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