Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Virginia has a large and stable population of black bears. Mountains and swamps hold the highest populations. Seasonal behavior ...

While viral videos show black bears swimming in residential pools or trying to navigate a hammock, the reality is that bears can be dangerous and will likely venture to homes in search of easy meals.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The summer heat was un-bear-able for one little bear, who decided to seek relief by taking a dip in the North Landing River Friday morning. One Virginia Beach resident, ...

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Virginia running back J'Mari Taylor. Taylor rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns and caught four passes for 17 yards. TURNING POINT: Virginia took the opening kickoff and ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia hunters have harvested more deer and taken fewer bears and turkeys this hunting season, according to new state data. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) ...

Cal lost 31-21 to No. 15 Virginia on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, once again missing a chance to become bowl eligible. The Bears (5-3, 2-3 ACC) must travel to No. 16 Louisville next ...

Black Bear© "Black Bear" by jitze is licensed under BY 2.0. Several members of my family, in different parts of Virginia, have seen bears in their back yard. Some years ago, a bear used the automatic ...