Where to see a American Black Bear in Michigan

The American Black Bear is recorded in the counties of 81 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
2. Mishwabic State Forest
3. Copper Country State Forest
4. Hoeft State Park
5. Onaway State Park
6. Thompson's Harbor State Park
7. Rockport State Recreation Area
8. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
9. Brimley State Park
10. De Tour State Park
11. Menominee River State Recreation Area
12. Pere Marquette State Forest
13. Craig Lake State Park
14. Baraga State Park
15. Bewabic State Park
16. Iron Range State Forest
17. Michigamme State Forest
18. Golden Lake State Recreation Area
19. Muskallonge Lake State Park
20. Lake Superior State Forest
21. Tahquamenon River State Forest
22. Lime Island State Recreation Area
23. Chippewa River State Forest
24. Lake Gogebic State Park
25. Kalkaska State Forest

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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