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Astra’s arrival at Como Park Zoo is more than just a new face; it’s a hopeful step toward boosting polar bear populations right here in Minnesota.

The first 2024 bear harvest numbers are in from the Minnesota DNR and they are impressive. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. The first days of the Bear hunt September 1-3 Schmitt says, more bear were shot in the state that all of last season.

The opening of bear, teal, goose and dove seasons are Sunday in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. It may seem odd that these seasons start on a Sunday but Schmitt explains the earliest these seasons can start based on framework set up by the Fish & Wildlife Service is September 1.

We are not saying you should but - can you legally?

What are the laws regarding black bears in Minnesota? Every effort should be made to prevent the unnecessary death of a black bear, but here's when it happens.

Get ready for a dose of cuteness overload as a momma bear and her adorable cubs steal the spotlight in this viral video from Minnesota.

Guess who is waking up! Quite a few sightings already in the Twin Cities area and one in Southeast Minnesota. #SeeLocationsHere #BearsInMinnesota

The squishy turds are in the yards...and yes, you should remove those too...but there is another item that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging us to store for a little bit. #ForYourSafety

The bear enjoyed a nice snack at a bird feeder. #SoCute (FYI, if yours are still out, maybe put them away unless you are ok sharing with a bear.)

"This place was absolutely amazing.. right when we got there there was at least 30 Bears out there including five or six Cubs."