A wild black bear that's been roaming far northern Indiana for nearly two months has returned to Indiana after a short trip home to Michigan… AN Indiana DNR spokesman says the the bear re-entered a wooded area near Michigan City on Monday after spending time in adjacent Michigan. Wildlife officials have been trying to capture the young male, which became Indiana's first confirmed wild black bear presence since 1871 after wandering south from Michigan. DNR staff set two barrel traps for the bear it began making trips onto residential property, overturning trash cans and bird feeders while searching for food. The traps are baited with sardines, liquid smoke, honey and marshmallows in hopes of luring the bear inside.
