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06/24/2025

Another Black Bear Spotted in Licking County, ODNR Says

There has been a steady rise in black bear reports over the decades

A black bear was spotted in Licking County for the second time this year.

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the bear was spotted in the county over the weekend. It’s unclear where in Licking County it was seen.

Earlier this month, a black bear was caught on camera roaming a field east of Pataskala. The sighting on June 10 marked the first confirmed sighting in Licking County in more than 20 years.

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