Upstate New York Sees Sudden Surge In Black Bear Activity

There's been a large increase in bear activity in Upstate New York and the Hudson Valley. Black Bear Activity In Upstate New YorkPhoto by Pete Nuij on Unsplash black bear on green grass during daytimeTown of Hunter Supervisor Sean Mahoney confirmed there's been an increase in "bear activity" throughout the Town of Hunter. Photo by Pete Nuij on Unsplash black bear on green grass during daytimeAccording to experts, about 35 percent of New York's black bear population lives within the Catskill region. LOOK: What black bears want, and how to deter themLOOK: What black bears want, and how to deter them Black bears are on the move in New Jersey and all 21 counties need to be ready. Gallery Credit: Mike BrantViral Video Shows Bear Destroying Upstate New York KitchenHow to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke