The beginning of spring means warmer weather and an increase in outdoor activity. Spring marks the end of hibernation for Georgia’s black bears and a strong desire to search for food. Georgia experts ...

As black bears begin emerging from hibernation across Georgia, state wildlife officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid attracting them to homes and neighborhoods.

According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, that means black bears are waking from hibernation.

As black bears emerge from their winter dens this spring, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources urges residents to ...