News Brown Bear Tomamae, Hokkaido Apr 26, 2026, 11:30 PM

Description

In Tomamae Town, Hokkaido, at around 08:30 on April 27, a single brown bear measuring 2.15 m and weighing about 330 kg was captured in a box trap. The trap was set on April 25 after a sensor camera had recorded the bear, following consultations with the town.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

In Tomamae Town in northern Hokkaido, an unusually large brown bear for spring was captured. The individual, trapped on the morning of April 27, measured about 2.15 m and weighed approximately 330 kg, surprising veteran hunters and experts. There have been corn crop damages in the area, and specialists suggest the bear may have been around 450 kg before hibernation.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

44.306142, 141.653211

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