News Brown Bear Mount Shirahata (Shirahata-yama) (Kiyota Ward, 321 meters) and surrounding area, Sapporo, Hokkaido Mar 10, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

Sapporo City began its spring management capture program on March 11 at Mount Shirahata (Kiyota Ward, 321 m) and the surrounding area. Hunters entered the forest to conduct population surveys and search training; the city has recorded 362 brown bear sightings this fiscal year.

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Summary

To prevent brown bear appearances near settlements, Sapporo City launched its spring management capture operation on March 11 at Mount Shirahata and nearby areas. Ahead of bears emerging from hibernation, hunters are conducting population surveys and search training; the city has recorded a record 362 sightings this fiscal year.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

42.961232, 141.420662

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