Where to see a American Black Bear in Wisconsin

The American Black Bear is recorded in the counties of 52 Wisconsin state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Governor Knowles State Forest
2. Brule River State Forest
3. Pattison State Park
4. Amnicon Falls State Park
5. Lucius Woods State Park
6. Brule River State Forest Waterfowl Management Area
7. Governor Thompson State Park
8. Menominee River State Park and Recreation Area
9. Copper Falls State Park
10. Big Bay State Park
11. Apostle Islands State Forest
12. Copper Culture State Park
13. Council Grounds State Park
14. Black River State Forest
15. Flambeau River State Forest
16. Ojibwa State Park
17. American Legion State Forest
18. Straight Lake State Park
19. Lake Wissota State Park
20. Brunet Island State Park
21. Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
22. Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area
23. Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
24. Kinnickinnic State Park
25. Wausaukee 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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