Michigan Bear Sightings Map 2025. Michigan's black bear population is growing, according to new data from the state department of natural resources. As of 2022, michigan was home to over 12,000 black bears, more than 10,000 of which can be found in the upper peninsula, according to the most recent data from the wildlife division of the state department of natural resources.

A comprehensive guide to bear habitats and sightings. Currently, michigan contains approximately 12,000 bears statewide, with an estimated 10,000 living in the upper peninsula and 2,000 residing in the northern lower peninsula.