Arkansas is black bear country, and it is possible to encounter a bear almost anywhere in the state. Seeing a bear, let alone encountering one, is highly unlikely, but their numbers are growing. They ...

The bear traps have been removed, and Sam's Throne Campground is again open to the public. But the black bear that killed Max Thomas, 60, of Springfield, Mo., on Sept. 30 may still be at large ...

Two fatal black bear attacks in Arkansas have raised concerns about human-bear interactions, prompting experts to discuss the rarity of such incidents and offer safety advice. Human and bear ...