Randallstown, Pikesville and Columbia residents report bear sighting

A black bear is Baltimore and Howard counties’ newest visitor

Residents of Baltimore and Howard counties have spotted a young black bear roaming backyards and shopping centers in recent weeks.

Black bear spotted in Baltimore County, sources say

The The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirmed reports of bear sightings in Baltimore County. Gregg Bortz with DNR told WMAR that the calls started to come in a few weeks ago when the bear was first spotted in the Pikesville and Randallstown areas.The bear appears to be about 1.5 years old and is likely dispersing, which means it is currently leaving where it was born in search of a new area to live. Bortz said that this is not uncom…

Randallstown, Pikesville and Columbia residents report bear sighting

Residents from Pikesville and Randallstown have reported seeing a bear, as have residents in Columbia, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Black Bear Spotted Roaming In Some Baltimore-Area Neighborhoods

Source: GracedByTheLight / Getty A surprising visitor has been making the rounds across the Baltimore region, and it’s not one you’d expect outside the Maryland Zoo. Multiple residents in Pikesville, Randallstown, Columbia, and Ellicott City have reported sightings of a black bear, prompting both excitement and concern. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, it’s likely the same young bear being seen in all these areas. Offic…

Residents across the region have reported seeing a bear, and it hasn't been from the Maryland Zoo

Numerous people across the Baltimore region have reported seeing a bear recently, and it hasn’t been at the Maryland Zoo. Residents from Pikesville and Randallstown have reported seeing a bear, as have residents in Columbia, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The DNR told 11 News it believes a single black bear, less than 2 years old, has been dispersing — leaving the area it was born and searching for a new home to live …