They begin climbing as cubs and continue all their lives. Black Bears make their sleeping dens in caves, large standing hollow trees, rocky overhangs or old decaying logs they dig out, where as their favorite daylight hangouts are trees, up in the branches out of harms way.

Do bears live in trees?

Depending on the species and the location, black and grizzly bears often prefer different habitats, although both species can and do overlap. ... Trees larger than 20 inches around with strong, furrowed bark are easily climbed refuges for spring black bear cubs, and old growth trees are preferred denning sites.

What time of day are bears most active?

Bears are most active at dusk and dawn, usually around water.