Event Brief
TWRA Reminds Public About Common Bear Sights
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: TWRA issues safety reminders as late spring brings more outdoor activity and young bears seeking new territory.
WHO: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)
WHAT: Issued public safety reminders about common black bear sightings and how to coexist securely with wildlife
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Increased outdoor recreation and young bears searching for new territory lead to more bear encounters, often triggered by human food sources like trash.
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