The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has produced a documentary about the state’s majestic black bear. The Bear Facts, The Story of a North Carolina Treasure contains five segments:

• History and Biology
• Research and Monitoring
• Coexisting with Bears
• Hunting Tradition, and
• The Future of Bears in North Carolina.

The documentary takes the viewer on location across the state covering a variety of black bear topics.

We produced the documentary to inform the public on black bear issues in North Carolina in hopes of educating viewers on bear safety, bear management and to clear up myths about this North Carolina treasure. The program contains excellent footage of black bears in North Carolina and interviews with experts on bear-related issues.

The 30-minute documentary is also available in VHS and/or DVD format through the Wildlife Commission’s WILD Store. To learn about the documentary’s availability and future television airing times, please check back on this page for updates. This page will be updated as new information becomes available.

See black bear species facts and a state distribution map!