A decade ago black bear sightings were rare in Connecticut.

Reported bear sightings are very infrequent and no one knows exactly how many bears still exist.

Black bear sightings are on the rise.

In Colorado, reports of bear sightings and encounters now occur almost daily.

Similarly, Connecticut has recorded close to 500 bear sightings so far this year compared to 400 for all of last year.

Mr. Rego said he expected black bear sightings to increase.

Last year, the number of towns reporting bear sightings and damage increased to 111 from 48 in 1995, the council has said.

It is important to check with the visitor information centre and/or ferry service regarding recent bear sightings on the trail.

Glacier Bay was where we also got our first grizzly bear sighting.

My reservations disappeared with our first polar bear sighting.