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Black bears on the move after months with no food or water travel long distances seeking new territory

Two yearling males denning in eastern Oklahoma emerged in the spring of 2020, traveled southwest approximately 35 to 50 miles and crossed the Arkansas River.

OKLAHOMA, USA — The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) says black bears are back on the move after mons without eating or drinking.

Male black bears travel long distances seeking new territory with good habitat and food sources. 

Two yearling males denning in far eastern Oklahoma emerged in the spring of 2020, traveled southwest approximately 35 miles and 50 miles and crossed the Arkansas River, which was reported to the ODWC by researchers with Oklahoma State University.

The ODC says it's important for people living in bear country to be 'bear aware.'

For more bear-wise information, click here.

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