Michigan Hunter Says Attack By 'Curious' Black Bear Wasn't 'Vicious'
Ron Davis says he fought the bear with a knife, and the animal ran away.
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Ron Davis says he fought the bear with a knife, and the animal ran away.
Hunters are being told to call police and not touch anything.
"It's just a really good feeling," he said. "He'll look good on the wall."
Teal hunting is being allowed because the population is growing. Hunters can take up to six per day and hunt from sunrise to sunset.
The killing of a rare white buck as part of an effort to control the deer population at Kensington Metropark has upset some area residents.
Canceling the entire hunt has been discussed but wasn't a likely option.
The DNR says applications for elk and bear licenses are available through June 1.
The drunken boating laws are among several signed in recent months that will launch new programs or have other implications for Michigan residents.
Michigan's House has approved two bills that would prohibit the use of drones by hunters and those seeking to interfere with hunting.
Officials said Thursday that last year was the first on record in which no people were killed as a direct result of hunting.
Treat every firearm as if it's loaded. conservation officers warn.
The cost of hunting deer in Michigan may keep some people out of the woods.
Last year, 12 motorists were killed and another 1,200 were hurt in car-deer accidents in Michigan.
Michigan officials say an 11-year-old hunter who shot a 12-point albino buck with a crossbow did nothing wrong.
It may be merely symbolic, but Michigan voters will get a chance during the Nov. 4 election to send a message about whether hunters should be permitted to target the gray wolf.
Officials with Michigan's Natural Resources Commission have confirmed there won't be a gray wolf hunt this year.
A panel will now decide whether to allow continued wolf hunts, instead of leaving the matter up to the voters.
The bill was designed to keep voters from stopping future hunts in referendums in November.
An official says four hunting dogs have died after two separate reported wolf attacks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Young hunters can try a variety of firearms, as well as archery equipment, try a hunting simulator and get tips about what to expect in the field.
Michigan officials have certified a second referendum on hunting wolves for the November statewide ballot, which wildlife groups hope voters will support to block future hunts.
Ann Arbor's proposal to control the city's deer population include an organized hunt to kill some of the animals or sterilization.
Getting a drive-through meal could take on new meaning in Michigan if legislation is approved making it easier to take home road kill.
Witnesses said that the bear was shot and left to die in the woods.
One fatality was reported statewide.
The Detroit Zoo says it's switching off the lights around its water tower to help birds migrating through Michigan as they head south for the winter.
$20,000 worth of drugs have been seized by Wayne County officials because of a personal tip that Sheriff Raphael Washington said was given to him.
The State Department announced it was revoking a visa for Colombia President Gustavo Petro after he participated in a New York protest where he called on American soldiers to disobey President Trump's orders.
A 35-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Detroit on Friday night.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
Disruptions such as boil water advisories linger in the aftermath of Thursday's water main break on 14 Mile Road.
Music fans will pack the Big House in Ann Arbor this weekend not for a game, but for the stadium's first concert.
Three suspects are in custody after an 18-year-old Westland man was shot and killed in Ann Arbor Friday afternoon, police said.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in his 60s on the city's east side.
The Detroit Zoo says it's switching off the lights around its water tower to help birds migrating through Michigan as they head south for the winter.
A car parts manufacturing company in Metro Detroit is shifting gears on plans to build a new plant, and the CEO says tariffs are partially to blame.
Stellantis reports that it has identified a data breach on a third-party provider's platform, which supports North American customers.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $47, around $10 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A rare piece of automotive history is making its way to the Motor City this fall, when the Detroit Historical Museum installs a 1963 Chrysler Turbine.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $45, around $12 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Music fans will pack the Big House in Ann Arbor this weekend not for a game, but for the stadium's first concert.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The singer and songwriter, 34, will perform at Ford Field on Aug. 29, 2026
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
The USDA is warning consumers not to eat certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
President Trump told his administration on Friday to declassify any federal records about Amelia Earhart, the pilot whose 1937 disappearance over the Pacific Ocean has drawn decades of public fascination.
The case involving Anthony Emmanuel Labrador-Sierra got national attention after it was discovered that he enrolled at Perrysburg High School near Toledo.
Tens of thousands of BMW vehicles, and some Toyotas, are being recalled due to an engine starter relay that can corrode, increasing the risk of a fire.
For more than three decades, Donna Session dedicated her life to teaching Detroit students, becoming known as both a hero and a fighter.
A Michigan high school junior varsity football player is recovering after suffering a fractured spine after an opposing player jumped on him at the end of a play.
On Saturday, some of those local heroes were remembered at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital during a special memorial service.
Wayne County officials are monitoring the presence of the Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito.
Officials in Oakland County are reporting a significant drop in drug overdose deaths during 2024 as compared to 2023.
Detroit City Football Club continues a four-match home stand this Saturday evening in an Eastern Conference matchup against Louisville City FC.
Ceddanne Rafaela tripled off the center field wall to drive in the game-ending run in the ninth inning on Friday night, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Lions got their groove back on offense, reviving a balanced attack that looks a lot like it did last year as the NFL's highest-scoring unit after a sputtering start in Green Bay.
Jahmai Jones led off the game with a home run and the Detroit Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak, beating Cleveland 4-2 on Thursday night to move back into a tie with the Guardians for the AL Central lead.
The Cleveland Guardians have made history by overcoming a 15 1/2-game deficit to take the lead in division play.
Worth billions to the state each year, tourism is Michigan's third-largest industry after autos/manufacturing and agriculture.
With days left to work out a budget compromise or face a state government shutdown, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall updates the latest.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Enbridge's Line 5 carries millions of gallons of oil under the Straits of Mackinac every week as talk continues about the aging pipeline and a tunnel replacement.
Summer weather is back this weekend.
When Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, dozens of people walked out of the room in protest.
Three suspects are in custody after an 18-year-old Westland man was shot and killed in Ann Arbor Friday afternoon, police said.
Disruptions such as boil water advisories linger in the aftermath of Thursday's water main break on 14 Mile Road.
The Detroit Lions got their groove back on offense, reviving a balanced attack that looks a lot like it did last year as the NFL's highest-scoring unit after a sputtering start in Green Bay. Cleveland, meanwhile, has a surprisingly stingy defense.