Mountains & Hiking · Fukui
Heike take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Heike take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Heike take saw its most recent black bear report in Ono Kakuno at 1:45 on November 1, 2025, when 1 bear was spotted there. That fits a stretch of very fresh activity, with another report in Ono Kakuno on June 5, 2025 and several more in Ono, including Asahi, Shimoono, and Itakura, showing the bears are still moving through this area.
The busiest ground in Heike take has been around Ono and Seki, where reports keep turning up in places like Kakuno, Hakogase, Kaizara, and Itakura. Activity has been strongest in June 2024 with 5 incidents, then again in June 2025 with 3, while July 2025 and September 2024 each brought 2 reports; across Heike take, the area has logged 65 black bear sightings overall.
Heike take Bear Incident Map
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大野市の朝日で何度も出没してるけど、同じ個体が定着してるのか、それとも別なのか気になるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Heike take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Heike take?
Heike take has 65 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 Heike take?
The most recent bear sighting in Heike take was on October 31, 2025 in Ono Kakuno, Fukui, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Heike take?
Recent bear sightings in Heike take have been concentrated in Ono Kakuno (12), Seki (8), Ono Washi (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Heike take?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Heike take?
Heike take 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.