Bear Dies After Officer Mistakenly Shoots Near Lake Tahoe

May 8, 2017

Authorities say a mother bear who was found with her three cubs in a neighborhood near Lake Tahoe has died after being accidentally shot by a Nevada sheriff's deputy.

3rd Problem Bear From Same Mom's Litter Euthanized At Tahoe

September 7, 2015

(AP) - Nevada wildlife officials say a young black bear euthanized at Lake Tahoe last week had the same mother as two others they've had to put down because they lost their fear of humans.

Environment

Fresno Man Fights Off Black Bear, Drives To Hospital

August 14, 2015

(AP) - Wildlife authorities say a 67-year-old California man fought off a black bear that attacked him from behind then drove himself to a hospital.

Environment

2 More Bears Captured, Released To Sierra Wild

July 24, 2014

(AP) -- Wildlife officials say they expect this month to be a busy bear season.

Environment

Seventh 'Drought Bear' Captured At Lake Tahoe In Past 10 Days; Female Released

July 11, 2014

(AP) - A black bear that was twice captured and released has been put down by Nevada wildlife officials, who said the animal posed too great of a threat to Lake Tahoe beachgoers. UPDATE - A bear captured Friday posed no risk, released 60 miles away.

State Government

Hound Hunting Ban Targeted For Repeal

April 22, 2014 | Ben Adler

One of the biggest battles at the California state Capitol two years ago is back for another debate. Hunting groups want to repeal the ban on using dogs to hunt bears and bobcats.

Wildlife Officials: Bears Will Soon Emerge From Hibernation

March 13, 2014

(AP) -- With spring in the air, Nevada black bears will soon be emerging from hibernation. And they'll be hungry.