Where to see an 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. Lime Island State Recreation Area
12. Menominee River State Recreation Area
13. Pere Marquette State Forest
14. Craig Lake State Park
15. Baraga State Park
16. Bewabic State Park
17. Iron Range State Forest
18. Michigamme State Forest
19. Golden Lake State Recreation Area
20. Muskallonge Lake State Park
21. Lake Superior State Forest
22. Tahquamenon River State Forest
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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