Apr 5, 2022 · Black bears in Arkansas are mostly located in the Ozark National Forest, Ouachita National Forest and in the southeast corner of Arkansas near the Arkansas River (known as the the lower White River basin).

Jan 29, 2024 · The answer is yes, there are bears in Arkansas! In fact the bear population in Arkansas is actually increasing. You could say that bears in Arkansas are making a comeback.

From the Ozark Mountains in the north to the Ouachita Mountains in the west and the Mississippi Delta in the east – the whole state is home to numerous large and small animals, including bears, foxes, bats, snakes, frogs, salamanders, and spiders.

Aug 23, 2024 · The black bear population in southeast Arkansas is growing at a 4 percent rate; Research study estimates there is 1 black bear for every 5 square miles in southeastern Arkansas; Research results are used by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to set sustainable bear harvest levels

Mar 31, 2024 · According to Only In Arkansas, you can find black bears in Arkansas in three places; the Ozark Highlands area, the Ouachita National Forest, and the lower White River basin. Pre-colonization there was thought to be over 50,000 bears in Arkansas, but then numbers dwindled down to just 50 bears in the 1930s.

Dec 10, 2015 · Whether you’re interested in hunting bears or simply spotting one, you can find black bears in Arkansas in three main areas: the Ozark Highlands area, the Ouachita National Forest, and the lower White River basin.

Aug 3, 2022 · Arkansas is home to many black bears, and because of their abundance in the state, it was also known as ‘The Bear State’. However, in the 1930s, there had been overharvesting and natural habitats were cut down to make space for farmland, leaving only less than 50 black bears in the state.

May 1, 2024 · Arkansas, fondly known as the Bear State, boasts an illustrious history and vibrant population of black bears. Today, Arkansas not only provides a sanctuary for these majestic creatures but also offers plenty of opportunities for enthusiasts to observe them in …

Nov 14, 2024 · This year has been the Summer of the Bear in Arkansas, not only in the wilds of the Ouachita and Ozark mountains, but in metro areas from Searcy to west Little Rock. Bears are not the only unusual wildlife visitors to catch residents’ attention these days, however.

American Black Bears occupy various habitats in Arkansas but generally prefer inaccessible terrain. Black bears are sometimes considered a nuisance because they sometimes damage cornfields, honeybee hives, and berry farms.