Our interdisciplinary group of scientists and practitioners study black bears in Maine and throughout their range to help guide their conservation and management and resolve conflicts with people. Go to our website to read more about the detail of our study.

We currently ask:

What’s the most effective way to monitor bears to inform their management on tribal lands? See initial crowdfunding project here.

How do the diets of bears change in response to the natural cycles, hunting, and agricultural production?

How do anthropogenic foods (bait) affect the health, survival, and reproductive success of bears?