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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has opened applications for Michigan elk and bear hunting licenses through June 1. There will be 100 elk licenses and 6,951 bear licenses available for the 2015 hunting seasons.

As spring weather arrives in Michigan, animals are on the move, including bears.

It seems every few months we hear reports of a bear sighting in West Michigan. Black bear sightings aren't entirely rare in West Michigan, yet they are worth noting. On Thursday, a black bear was seen in multiple locations around Jenison.

A black bear has been spotted in Muskegon Lake. The Michigan DNR is now searching for the bear and Muskegon Police have issued a warning to those in the area.