Mountains & Hiking · Iwate
Waga take Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Waga take
Waga take had a Black Bear report in Nishiwaga Sawauchi-Kawafune on July 5, 2026. There were 1 incidents in the past 30 days, with no new reports in the past 7 days. Activity is not increasing, but there are still reports within the month. Recent reports are centered on Nishiwaga Sawauchi-Kawafune. The area has 203 recorded incidents in total.
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Waga take Bear Incident Map
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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 203 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 July 5, 2026 in Nishiwaga Sawauchi-Kawafune, Iwate, 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 Otacho-Ota (21), Semboku (18), Semboku Tazawako-Sotsuda (16). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Waga take?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 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.