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Oe Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Oe, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Oe's most recent black bear report came from Oe Aza Doyashiki, where a bear was confirmed on December 9, 2025 and reported at 01:00 on December 10, 2025. That is the kind of late-night movement that has been turning up along the town edge.
The busiest stretch has been around Oe Aterazawa, Oe Aza Hashigami, Oe Aza Hongo Otsu, Oe Aza Tsukiwa, and Oe Aza Nukumi, with September 2025 standing out as the peak month and August 2025 and June 2025 also seeing heavy activity. Across Oe, there have been 89 black bear sightings overall, and the reports have kept coming into December 2025 after a very active October 2025 and November 2025.
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大江町だけで89件とは、相当出てるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Oe
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Oe?
Oe has 89 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 Oe?
The most recent bear sighting in Oe was on December 9, 2025 in Oe 大字堂屋敷, Yamagata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Oe?
Recent bear sightings in Oe have been concentrated in Oe 大字堂屋敷 (11), Oe Aterazawa (9), Oe 大字貫見 (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Oe?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Oe?
Oe 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.