Tennessee wildlife officials warn of rising black bear encounters as population grows

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Bear sightings have become more common, with several in Hamilton County over the last few years.

Now, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) is warning residents about increased interactions with black bears as the state’s population continues to grow.

News Channel 9’s Outdoor Contributor Richard Simms says the reason for the increase is simple…

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