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Mino Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mino, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
In Mino, the latest black bear report came on October 29, 2025 at 07:00, when 1 bear was seen. Just before that, Tachibana, Mino City had a sighting on October 19, 2025 at 02:00, and Mino Tachibana recorded 2 black bears later that same night, showing how close these encounters can come to homes and settled ground.
Most of the activity is clustering in Mino itself, with Tachibana and Kataji standing out as especially active areas, and October 2025 has been the busiest month in the recent record with 4 reports. Across Mino, there have been 68 black bear sightings in total, with smaller peaks also showing up in May 2025 and in earlier autumn months such as September 2024 and November 2023.
Mino Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mino
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mino?
Mino has 68 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Mino?
The most recent bear sighting in Mino was on October 28, 2025 in Mino, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mino?
Recent bear sightings in Mino have been concentrated in Mino Kataji (10), Mino Oyada (7), Mino Tachibana (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mino?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mino?
Mino is home to Asian black bears, which weigh up to 120kg and inhabit the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku. They are generally shy but can be dangerous when surprised or protecting cubs. Carry bear bells while hiking.