Pennsylvania’s black bear hunting seasons may become more defined by region in the future as research continues to study bear populations and survival. Brandon Snavely, the Game Commission’s black ...

Pennsylvania hunters harvested 2,642 bears in 2024, slightly less than the 2,920 harvested in 2023. The heaviest bear harvested weighed 774 pounds and was taken during the regular firearms season.

Pennsylvanians will now be able to hunt on more Sundays. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1431 into law on Wednesday, fully repealing the state's "outdated" ban on Sunday hunting. Shapiro says the ...

A Pennsylvania homeowner shot and killed a black bear exhibiting aggressive behavior in their yard. The Pennsylvania Game Commission deemed the shooting justified as the homeowner had attempted to ...

The Game Commission is considering adjusting season lengths based on regional bear populations, human-bear conflicts, and public opinion. A statewide bear survival study is underway, tracking collared ...