Current Black Bear Range
Current sustaining populations exist in the Mountains/ Uppler Piedmont and Northern Coastal Counties.
Bear Population Estimates
| State | Mountains | Coast |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 900 |
225 |
| North Carolina | 4000 |
7000 |
| Georgia | 1200 |
800* |
| Tennessee | 1250 |
* Includes Middle Georgia