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8 lut 2024 · • Population Trajectory Goal: To continue to increase the bear population, but at a slower rate, by increasing harvest slightly. 10,218 bears in 2022. Up 21% since 2012. Here are our latest UP bear population estimates from our Statistical Catch-At-Age Analysis model.
6 sie 2023 · In any large-scale conservation effort, it is crucial to identify core areas that serve as strongholds for wildlife populations. The Michigan Black Bear Population Map can aid researchers in pinpointing regions with high bear densities or those currently facing habitat fragmentation challenges.
10 mar 2022 · Bait-only hunters had a 33% success rate, dog hunters had a 59% success rate. Here are some statistics from our 2020 bear hunter mail survey.
22 lip 2023 · The Michigan bear population map represents the geographical distribution of bears in the state. It provides valuable information about their habitat and helps researchers, wildlife agencies, and conservationists in managing and studying bear populations effectively.
4 sie 2023 · Michigan bear sightings map for the year 2023 displays locations where bears have been observed throughout the state. This resource assists in monitoring and understanding bear population trends, promoting conservation efforts, and ensuring public safety by identifying areas with higher bear activity.
The Wildlife Division’s Biological and Social Sciences Section develops and interprets the best available science for managing Michigan’s wildlife resources. In 2021, 18 research projects were conducted through university partnerships.
The average number of days required to harvest a bear statewide was 19.1 days in 2019 (Table 2, Figure 5), which was significantly fewer days than in 2018 (23.4 days). Mean effort per harvested bear also decreased significantly in the LP between 2018 and 2019 (Figure 6).
