News Brown Bear a golf course in Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Aug 31, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

In September 2025 at a golf course in Minami Ward, Sapporo, a hunter in his 70s fired and killed one bear without permission from Hokkaido. The police sent documents for prosecution against the hunter, the golf course's manager in his 40s, and the operating company on suspicion of unauthorized capture under the Wildlife Protection and Management Act, determining the shooting did not qualify as a legal 'necessity' (emergency escape).

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Summary

At a golf course in Minami Ward, Sapporo, a hunter in his 70s killed a bear without permission from Hokkaido. Police referred the hunter, the course manager and the operating company for prosecution on suspicion of unauthorized capture, ruling the shooting did not constitute an emergency justification under criminal law.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

43.052416, 141.305878

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