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flag Wisconsin asks public to report black bear dens to improve population and cub survival data.

flag The Wisconsin DNR is asking residents to report black bear den sightings to support its fifth-year Black Bear Litter and Diet Survey, aiming to improve population estimates in central and southern Wisconsin and assess how human food sources affect bear reproduction and cub survival. flag Public reports are critical for accurate data collection, with officials urging people to stay at least 30 yards away and submit sightings via an online form. flag Researchers collect biological samples, fit mother bears with GPS collars, and return them safely to their dens. flag The effort, featured in a 2024 PBS Wisconsin episode, helps inform wildlife management and conservation strategies.

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