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Waga take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Waga take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Waga take’s most recent bear report came on April 26, 2026 in Senboku, where 1 black bear was posted. Just before that, on April 23, 2026, a roughly 50 cm bear was seen at Sugawara Shrine in Daisen Okannari, about 200 m from the nearest houses, showing that bears are still moving through the edges of settled areas.
The busiest places have been Senboku and Daisen, especially around Otacho Ota, Ray, and Okannari, where bears have turned up in mountains, rice fields, shrine grounds, and even near buildings. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 61 incidents, stayed high in November with 13, and was still present in December with 2; across the area, there have been 189 black bear sightings in total.
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is it always mothers with cubs in November, or did something change this year?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Waga take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Waga take?
Waga take has recorded 189 bear incidents in total, with 8 reported in the last 30 days and 1 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Waga take?
The most recent bear sighting in Waga take was on April 26, 2026 in Senboku, Akita, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Waga take?
Recent bear sightings in Waga take have been concentrated in Daisen (21), Daisen Otacho-Ota (19), Semboku (19). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Waga take?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 8 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Waga take?
Waga 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.