Black bears may be six feet in length and up to three feet high at the shoulder. Females are generally smaller and weigh less than males. Bears weigh eight ounces at birth and can weigh 400 pounds or more as an adult. Sometimes bears are attracted to areas used by people, becoming unwelcome visitors. Many people do not realize that by simply altering their behavior they can minimize the chance of unwanted close encounters with bears.
Many people journey deep into the woods with tents and campers.
They want to enjoy the beauty of the forest and see wildlife. People have had the opportunity to see an eagle soaring, playful otters splashing in a lake, a doe and her fawn sneaking through the brush or even a black bear. The Black Bear is the largest of the North American Furbearers. The Black Bear weighs from 200 to 400 pounds, and certain specimens have been known to have reached the high mark of 550 pounds. They stand three feet high at the shoulders, are six feet long with a short 5 inch tail and long, soft fur.