
News Brown Bear Shibetsu Kita 2-jo Nishi 1-chome, Hokkaido Apr 3, 2026, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
In Shibetsu Town, Hokkaido, on April 4 a single male bear that had emerged from hibernation was captured as part of the prefectural spring management capture. The operation, timed for the snowmelt period when tracks are easier to follow, involved 14 hunters, five of whom were inexperienced, with training and skill transfer also an objective.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On April 4 Shibetsu Town captured a single post-hibernation bear through a spring management operation to prevent it from appearing in urban areas. The action, carried out during the snowmelt when tracks are easier to follow, also involved inexperienced hunters to help pass on skills.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Shibetsu Kita 2-jo Nishi 1-chome, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.661254, 145.131361
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