Black bear harvests in West Virginia dramatically increased in 2023, according to the Division of Natural Resources.
None were harvested in Brooke County, but 241 were taken in nearby counties.
During the 2023 archery and firearms seasons for black bear, West Virginia hunters harvested 2,830 bears, which was a 64 percent increase over the 1,727 bears harvested in 2022.
“This impressive black bear harvest just goes to show that West Virginia has a wealth of…
