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510-pound bear collared, released
Largest black bear in Mississippi history found in Sharkey County
510-pound bear collared, released
BREE JACKSON, NBC NEWS. WELL, HERE’S SOMETHING YOU MAY NOT SEE EVERY DAY. IF WE DIDN’T HAVE THE PHOTOS TO PROVE IT, YOU’D PROBABLY THINK IT’S UNBEARABLY LOVABLE. CHECK THIS OUT. A BEAR SIGHTING IN GALLANT TODAY, THIS LOOKS TO BE A BLACK BEAR CAUGHT ON CAMERA PLAYING WITH A GAME FEEDER FOUND IN A FIELD. THE BEAR DIDN’T BOTHER MUCH. IT LOOKS LIKE HE HAD A GREAT TIME. GOT A NICE SNACK OUT OF IT. IF YOU SEE ANYTHING LIKE THIS,
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Largest black bear in Mississippi history found in Sharkey County
510-pound bear collared, released
Video above: Black bear seen breaking into game feeder behind Gallant home
A 510-pound black bear was tranquilized and collared as part of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Black Bear Program.
The record for the largest black bear in the state’s history has been broken, according to MDWFP's Black Bear Program.
A massive 510-pound black bear was collared earlier this week in Sharkey County.
"This incredible bear shattered the previous record of 468 pounds, which was held by a roadkill bear in Wilkinson County," according to a post on the MDWFP Facebook page.
The bear, named M18 by the Black Bear Program, was originally collared in August of 2022 when it weighed 360 pounds.
"However, he managed to slip out of that collar shortly after he was caught."
"This recent capture provided an opportunity to safely gather current data, as well as record his impressive growth before releasing him once again," the post said.
Tap here for more information on the Black Bear Program or to report a bear sighting.
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