Bear Week 2026 kicks off with conservation focus

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has started Bear Week 2026. The event aims to showcase ongoing conservation and research efforts focused on bears.

Organizers plan to provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the department has monitored and studied bears over the past century. The initiative emphasizes the species’ recovery and ongoing conservation work.

Participants are encouraged to follow MDWFP’s channels for updates and information throughout Bear Week.

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