CRYSTAL FALLS — Retired Michigan Department of Natural Resources officer Doug Wagner will give a presentation on black bear management in the state at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall at United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls.

Wagner is a wildlife habitat biologist and also had worked in forest management in the area. He helped with surveys on a variety of wildlife, primarily deer and bear.

Black bear maintenance mainly consisted of making sure enough female bears, or sows, were available for the cubs. If not, the cubs would be transported to different areas, sometimes out of state. Instead of relocating the cubs, the DNR decided to take over that part of the operation in this area.

Wagner tagged hundreds of bears over a 15-year period. He has had numerous close calls and unusual encounters with the black bear, which he will detail in his presentation.

Appetizers and refreshments will be served, featuring bear sandwiches and sausage prepared by Pat Sommers at Sommers Wild Game Processing in Crystal Falls.

Admission is free. Youth are encouraged to attend.