Alligator and Black Bear Sightings on the rise across Mississippi

There have been more and more sightings of alligators and black bears in neighborhoods across Mississippi — and wildlife ...

Black bears spotted near Utica. Here's how to keep them away

Spring is the time when many Mississippians are most likely to see a bear. Here are some tips on how to keep the bears away.
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Hinds County authorities urge caution after recent black bear sightings

Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said deputies and Utica police responded to sightings of at least two black bears in the ...
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Black bears spotted in Utica area, authorities urge caution

Authorities in Hinds County responded Monday afternoon after reports of at least two black bears spotted in the Utica area.
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Black bears are roaming in MS more right now. Here's how to keep them from your backyard

Black bears are emerging from their winter dens, making sightings more likely across Mississippi this season. While coming into contact with a bear can be scary, attacks are rare as black bears aren’t ...
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Bear Week offers look at Mississippi’s conservation efforts

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the return of Bear Week, taking place now until May 1, 2026. On MDWFP’s Facebook and Instagram ...