Black Bears in Wisconsin
Living Alongside the Northwood’s Largest Carnivore
April 25, 2026 – 1pm-2:30pm – Location – The Chalet at Minocqua Winter Park
Join us for a look at black bears and learn more about these icons of the forest. Bears are abundant across the Northwoods and regularly share space with people who both live and play across the region, occasionally resulting in conflicts. This talk will provide an ecological overview of bears in our state along with some real world advice on how to live responsibly with bears and keep bears wild!
Randy Johnson is the large carnivore specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and leads the DNR’s statewide bear, wolf and cougar management programs.
Suggested donation: $10
Weather permitting, stick around after the presentation and take a short hike (approx. 15 minutes) to visit our new Tower House at the top of Squirrel Hill.
Our black bears are waking up from their long winter nap. Please be bearwise and follow tips found in this link to downloadable factsheets:
Photo credit: Wisconsin Black Bear Education Center
