This Small Town In Upstate New York Is Famous For Black Bear Encounters

That’s the sort of wildlife encounter that can happen in this corner of Upstate New York, where black bears are a surprisingly familiar part of life. Ulster’s Wild Black Bear SceneNobody expects to play peek-a-boo with a black bear before breakfast, but in Ulster, New York, it is practically on the morning agenda. Black bear encounters here are not folklore. The Catskills region, which borders and partially encompasses Ulster County, is home to one of New York State’s densest black bear populations. Wildlife sightings are common throughout the Catskills, and yes, black bear encounters are absolutely possible on the trails.