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Setana Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Setana, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Setana opened the latest stretch of activity with two fresh signs of a brown bear on March 31, 2026 in Setanaku Higashiosato, where footprints were found. That follows a November 23, 2025 sighting in Minamikawa, Setana, when a driver on a national highway reported one bear to the police station.
Across Setana, the busiest ground has been around Taiseiku Nagaiso, Taiseiku Miyano, and Setanaku Sanbonsugi, with sightings, droppings, and footprints all turning up there. Activity peaked in September 2025 with 28 incidents and stayed heavy through October 2025 with 15 and November 2025 with 12, while Setana has recorded 255 brown bear sightings overall.
Setana Bear Incident Map
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11月に入ってからずっと北斗市と森町に集中してるのが目立つな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Setana
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Setana?
Setana has 255 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 Setana?
The most recent bear sighting in Setana was on March 30, 2026 in Setana Setanaku-Higashiosato, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Setana?
Recent bear sightings in Setana have been concentrated in Setana Taiseiku-Kudo (12), Setana Kitahiyamaku-Tokushima (11), Setana Kitahiyamaku-Futoro (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Setana?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Setana?
Setana is home to brown bears (Ussuri brown bear), which can weigh up to 500kg and are found only in Hokkaido. They are active from spring through autumn. Always carry bear bells and bear spray when hiking.