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Michigan Bear Population Soars: 11,000 in Upper Peninsula

4/23/2025

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Michigan is home to around 13,000 American black bears, with a significant concentration of 11,000 in the Upper Peninsula. The bear population in the Lower Peninsula is booming, thanks to hunting restrictions implemented in 2012, leading these majestic creatures to venture beyond their traditional territories, especially near Alpena.

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Michigan is home to around 13,000 American black bears, with a significant concentration of 11,000 in the Upper Peninsula. The bear population in the Lower Peninsula is booming, thanks to hunting restrictions implemented in 2012, leading these majestic creatures to venture beyond their traditional territories, especially near Alpena.