Although the number of bears killed by sport hunters has been maintained even in the face of Measure 18, in the last few years the total mortality of bears in Oregon has been increasing because of bears killed due to conflicts with humans.
The largest number of bears killed due to conflict are those that have caused damage or nuisance to humans or their property: in , out of non-hunting bear deaths were a result of nuisance or damage. The primary conflict that black bears are killed because of is damage to public and private commercial timber.
In the spring, black bears peel the bark of saplings to access the sugar-rich sapwood. Unfortunately, this damages the vitality of the trees and sometimes leads to the tree's death.
Between and , bears were killed because of damage to timber crops. Since western Oregon has both the greatest amount of timber damage and largest human population in the state, ODFW allows more hunting in western Oregon to decrease the population of bears in this area. Oregon's Black Bear Management Plan for states: "In the interior valleys of the state, where agriculture is the primary land use and human dwelling is high, harvest management has greatly limited black bear numbers.
Other human-bear conflicts typically arise because of food. As previously stated, black bears have a powerful sense of smell and can be attracted to people's homes and campsites because of food left outside, or in garbage cans, feed sheds, bird feeders, or cars. Though black bears generally avoid humans and are not aggressive, there has not been a single documented human death caused by black bears in the state, bears can become habituated to easily accessible sources of food leading to conflicts, and often the elimination of the problem-bear.
In , 22 bears were killed because of threats to human safety. All individuals living or exploring in bear country have a responsibility to keep their food contained and inaccessible to prevent unnecessary killing of bears. While ODFW states that black bear population remains between 25, and 30, animals, some people and conservation groups question this. Advocates argue that the black bear population is decreasing not increasing, and that while Oregon's black bear population is not in threat of going extinct, it is being maintained at a level much below maximum carrying capacity.
Photography Credits. Black bears live 10 to 20 years. American Black Bear conservation Black bears once lived in larger numbers throughout North America, but hunting and agriculture have driven them into heavily forested areas. How to help black bears Metro manages natural areas and wildlife corridors throughout the Portland metropolitan area that serve as important habitat for black bears, cougars and other species.
Takoda Takoda, which means "friend to all" in Sioux, was orphaned in Montana. Because he had close interactions with humans, he was deemed a hazard if released into wild. Takoda arrived at the Oregon Zoo in November , and can be identified by a large white "V" on his chest Read more about Takoda. Cubby was named Oregon Zoo's Father of the Year in after "adopting" Takoda, a behavior rarely seen in male black bears in the wild Read more about Cubby.
Tuff Tuff was born on a private breeder's property in Missouri. Mammals - Bears Central Oregon is home to one species of bear, the black bear. Black bears inhabit suitable habitat throughout Alaska and Canada, although range is patchy in the lower 48 states. Angler, Hunter Guidelines Fishing or hunting in bear country, brings some additional challenges, so take extra caution. Hunting Black Bears Bears are hunted in Oregon in controlled hunting seasons. Cubs and sows with cubs are protected.
Controlled Hunts Information. Important notice to bear hunters: ODFW researchers are asking successful bear hunters to submit the bear's premolar tooth and female reproductive organs to help with an important census study designed to more accurately estimate Oregon's bear population. For more information, call your local ODFW office. Grizzly bears are brown and black bears are black. Not really. Grizzly bears can be brown, blond, grey, reddish or sliver tipped.
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