While bear home entries are reported throughout the Northeast, they occur more often in Connecticut, according to DEEP.

The vast majority of the negative bear interactions stem from bird feeders and trash in yards, according to DEEP.

A black bear hunt in CT? Legislators are considering it, again by John Moritz March 26, 2025 @ 4:08 pm Updated March 28, 2025 @ 2:49 pm. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook; ...

The black bear population has been on the rise in Connecticut over the last few years, and a recent report shows that many of the black bear hot spots in the central and western parts of the state ...

Most bear reports in CT are of bears going after trash and bird feeders, data show. In 2022, there were sightings reported in 158 towns. Get Connecticut public policy news at your fingertips.

Black bears are now seen throughout much of the state. In 2023, bears were reported from 165 of the state’s 169 towns and cities with a population estimate between 1,000 and 1,200, according to ...

CT black bear hunting back up for debate By Jack Kramer , CTNewsJunkie.com Updated March 1, 2019 5:29 p.m. A black bear explores the yard of Steve and Julie Sonlin in Avon last July.

State environmental officials said black bears entered at least 67 homes last year, setting a state record. “A decade ago, we had less than 10, so bears have learned very, very quickly that ...

Connecticut is home to between 1,000 and 1,200 black bears, according to estimates from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.