Black Bear

With berries scarce in the forest, opportunistic bears will seek alternative food sources like garbage and bird feeders.

Minnesota DNR bear researcher Andy Tri says bear complaints are the highest since the agency began recording them in 1980, and a bad berry year usually leads to additional human-bear conflicts.

Our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist stops by each month to discuss Minnesota phenology with our staff phenologist, John Latimer.

Andy Tri, an expert in bear biology, joined the KAXE Morning Show to discuss everything from the population status of bears in Minnesota to wildlife safety tips.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.

Friday Morning Show with Marshall Helmberger and Border News Roundup

Friday Morning Show with Marshall Helmberger and Border News Roundup

Marshall Helmberger on Border News Roundup

Marshall Helmberger on Border News Roundup

DNR bear biologist and research project leader Dave Garshelis joins Heidi Holtan and John Latimer on the Tuesday Morning Show to talk about bears. Dave…