News Black Bear Miwa, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Dec 3, 2025

Description

In Miwa, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, one Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) caught in a trap was shot and culled by the Miwa hunting association in early December. In the western Chugoku Mountains, winter appearances have been increasing, and the hunting association is on the front line of countermeasures.

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Summary

In early December, the Miwa hunting association in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, culled one Asiatic black bear that had been caught in a trap. With sightings and incidents rising in the western Chugoku Mountains — including increased winter appearances — the hunting association is handling frontline response efforts.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Address

Coordinates

34.103316, 132.098678

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