DNR also tallies the number of roadkill reports involving bears. It had been moved to the median as of 7 a.m., and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources was on the way to the scene. It had been moved to the median as of 7 a.m., and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources was on the way to the scene. While black bears are typically found in western Maryland (Garrett, Allegany, Washington and Frederick counties), sightings in suburban areas are not uncommon this time of year.


Six have been reported in Frederick County in the past two years. Rinse trash containers with ammonia to eliminate odors. The bear hunting permit is only available through the Maryland Black Bear Lottery process as follows: The 2019 Maryland Black Bear Lottery will be open to receive applications July 15 through August 31. Seasonal Black Bear Sightings Increase in Suburban Areas June 24, 2015. A curious black bear is on the loose in Fort Washington, Maryland, and has been seen rummaging through trash cans and knocking over backyard furniture. RANDALLSTOWN, Md. The bear was struck on I-83 southbound just before Shawan Road, police said. Out of harm’s way. As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, Peditto said the bear was seen “chilling in the culvert underneath the road.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges residents to remove all potential bear attractants. In May and June of each year, 1 ½ year-old bears disperse, sometimes more than 100 miles, to find a suitable territory of their own. Filed Under: Bear, Local TV. See video. A bear has been spotted roaming around downtown Frederick. Experts say this is a little early for when we … May 2, 2018 at 6:10 pm. To keep bears away from your house you should: Lock garbage in a bear-proof trash container, or keep it inside the house or garage until pickup. The bear was struck on I-83 southbound just before Shawan Road, police said. ... Bear Spotted Roaming Through City In Maryland. (WJZ) — There have been three bear spottings in Maryland in the past several weeks. Three more bear sightings in Silver Spring, Md. FREDERICK, Md. Bear sightings are just one way the population is tracked. A Black Bear Hunting Permit is required to hunt black bear.