The bear population has been steadily rising in the state ... Garrett and Allegany counties. However, the growing population is routinely monitored through annual mortality, den, and reproduction ...

Approaching a bear’s den requires ... bears across New York State, including 64 in Region 9, which encompasses Erie, Niagara, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

Chances are, if you’re from WNY, and you love camping, you have paid a visit to Allegany State Park. If this is the ... The forest is also home to black bear and bobcat, bald eagles, songbirds ...

One of the only things you can do is head to the park. In the case of Allegany State Park, one of the region's most popular outdoor destinations, people are still coming. Soon, they will have ...

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Though you would never know it now, Allegany State Park was once a barren wasteland. The pristine land was originally inhabited by the Seneca Nation. After the European arrival ...