The discovery suggests that if bears learn to associate traps with easy prey, the risk of encounters with humans could rise.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Board of Commissioners tentatively approved hunting seasons for this year. Here's what's planned.

The three Sundays for hunting include Nov. 16 during archery deer, Nov. 23 during black bear season and Nov. 30 during rifle deer season. Rifle deer season opens on the Saturday after Thanksgiving ...