News Brown Bear Tomamae Town, Hokkaido, Hokkaido Nov 11, 2025
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Description
In Tomamae Town, Hokkaido, an estimated 400 kg large brown bear was filmed by a hunters' association camera on Nov 11–12 repeatedly shaking a box trap containing deer meat (weighing about 300 kg) and eventually overturning it. The hunters' association says bear tracks have been seen multiple times since November and remain on alert.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Between Nov 11 and 12, a very fat brown bear estimated at about 400 kg was recorded in snowy Tomamae Town repeatedly shaking and eventually overturning a roughly 300 kg box trap baited with deer meat. The hunters' association has found multiple tracks this month, suspects it may be the same animal that caused summer damage nearby, and is increasing vigilance.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Address
Tomamae Town, Hokkaido, Hokkaido
Coordinates
44.306142, 141.653211
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