Understanding Michigan Black Bear: The Truth About Bears and Bear Hunting

by Richard P. Smith

All you wanted to know about Michigan bears and more. The bulk of the book is devoted to what has been learned about black bears through research in the state, including one researcher who learned about bears by walking with them. There's also valuable historical information about how hunting for this species of big game has evolved, an unsuccessful attempt to ban certain bear hunting methods and a history of bear attacks. There's also valuable information about how to avoid problems from black bears whether you are a rural resident, camper, hiker, biker, angler or hunter.
One section of the book covers current bear management. This is the 2nd edition of the book, which contains about 100 more pages and far more information than the 1st edition. Although the book has Michigan in the title, much of the information about black bears on its pages applies to the animals almost anywhere they are found. One of the chapters is about a Michigan cub that was orphaned and became part of an important bear research project in Minnesota. 

255 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

I've been a fulltime outdoor writer and photographer for almost 50 years. My first book (the 1st edition of Deer Hunting) was published in 1978 and I've written more than 30 other books since then, including 3 more editions of that first book. Besides books, I've produced 2 DVDs (Field Judging Black Bears and Walking With Whitetails). I also write for a number of outdoor magazines on the state, regional and national level. You can find out more about me and my work at http://www.richardpsmith.com.