The Coastal Stewardship Coordinator with the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation says there seems to be more black bear sightings in Huron County over the last few years.
But Hannah Cann says that's not necessarily an indication of an increased black bear population.
Cann says bears are continually losing habitat to development and so have to travel further south than they used to find new habitat.
"It is their mating season from May until July, so they're on the move, they come together in the spring to find mates. They all have their different ranges, but males will travel farther to get to different females and as younger bears grow up you see them try to establish their own ranges," said Cann.
Cann also points out that with social media, when there is a bear sighting, more people hear about.
"Most bears are not predatory. Black bears are extremely smart, but curious animals, so if they do approach you, it's probably because there's something intriguing or fun , not because they're trying to find you as a food source," added Cann.
Cann says, having said that, it's a good idea to give them some distance, don't make any sudden movements and don't try to get a selfie with a bear.