Mid-Atlantic Black Bear Biology and Management

Presented by Brian Eyler, wildlife biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service. Black bears are a common resident in the mountains that surround the Cumberland Valley and Antietam Watershed. This once-rare species in the area is expanding its range due to successful conservation efforts. Learn about the biology and status of black bears in the mid-Atlantic region and how the Maryland Department of Natural Resources manages this charismatic species and the challenges they can present. Free admission. A joint program of Antietam Watershed Association & The Institute. For more information, visit The Institute’s website: www.natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373 or email to info@natureandcultureinstitute.org.