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ICYMI: “Several communities across the province rely on the Bear Smart Community Program – a voluntary, preventative conservation initiative – but staffing shortfalls now put its future in jeopardy.” cheknews.ca/b-c-s-bear-s... - @cheknews.ca

#BCNews #BearSafety #Outdoors

B.C.’s Bear Smart program in limbo, leaving communities to navigate human-bear conflict alone

To prevent unnecessary bear deaths, several communities across the province have relied on the Bear Smart Community Program

cheknews.ca

February 17, 2026 at 8:44 PM

LifeCraftsCentre

@lifecraftscentre.bsky.social

Stay safe in bear country! Explore 10 essential bear protection products that keep you secure on camping trips. #BearSafety #CampingSafety #WildlifeProtection

https://lifecraftcentre.com/10-must-have-bear-protection-products/

January 5, 2026 at 7:07 PM

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@txtpassportvisa.bsky.social

🚨 Northern Japan: Bear sightings are rising near populated areas! 🐻 Sapporo's Maruyama Park is closed for 2 weeks due to a bear sighting. Stay alert in Hokkaido and Akita! #BearSafety #Japan

November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM

mosnon

@mosnon0922.bsky.social

[New Post]
Embrace Serenity: Japan's Tourism Agency Secures Outdoor Onsen with Half-Price Subsidies Amid Rising Bear Encounters

#JapanTravel #Onsen #BearSafety #OutdoorOnsen https://mos-travel-en.blogspot.com/2025/11/embrace-serenity-japans-tourism-agency.html

November 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM

Asia Daily

@asiadaily.bsky.social

Bear Encounters Surge Across Japan as Autumn Hiking Season Peaks #Japan #Hiking #BearSafety

Bear Encounters Surge Across Japan as Autumn Hiking Season Peaks

Anxiety on the trails as sightings climbJapan’s peak season for autumn foliage usually draws families, day trippers and serious mountaineers...

asiadaily.org

November 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Finding Her With Purpose

@mahmoudibrihim.bsky.social

Note: The woman seen running from the bear was assisted and unharmed. Moments like these remind us why preparation, presence, and situational awareness matter on high-traffic trails 📷

#MtTammany #HikingClub #TrailEnergy #BearSafety #NJHikes

October 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM

The American Geographical Society

@americangeo.bsky.social

#Japan is seeing a record surge in bear encounters this year, with at least seven deaths since April and more than 100 injuries.

Read More: mailchi.mp/americangeo/...

#Bears #bearsafety

October 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Alberta EFP

@albertaefp.bsky.social

Live in or near the MD of Pincher Creek? Attend this free bear safety workshop for rural families on October 3 - mdpinchercreek.ab.ca... 🐻 #rural #alberta #bearsafety

September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM

International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)

@ibabearbiology.bsky.social

Part 10- IBA’s Bear Safety Series:
Non-Defensive Encounters

This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America.

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk...

More about #bears : bearbiology.org
#BearSafety

September 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Karmactive

@karmactive.bsky.social

🐻 A jogger in Alaska was dragged 100 yards by a brown bear.
Her community raised over $65K in hours.
A stark reminder of nature's unpredictability & human compassion.

Read the full story. www.karmactive.com/alaska-mothe...

Follow @karmactive.bsky.social for more updates.
#BearSafety #Community

Alaska Mother Dragged 100 Yards by Bear During Morning Jog — Feeding Season Intensifies Wildlife Conflicts - Karmactive

A 36-year-old mother of three was attacked and dragged 100 yards by a bear in Kenai, Alaska. Officials continue searching for the bear as the victim undergoes extensive surgeries. Pre-hibernation feed...

www.karmactive.com

August 31, 2025 at 9:14 AM

International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)

@ibabearbiology.bsky.social

Part 9- IBA’s Bear Safety Series
Defensive Bear Encounters

This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America.

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk...

More about #bears : bearbiology.org
#BearSafety

August 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Sarah Elmeligi

@elmeligisarah.bsky.social

#Bears are easy to surprise when they are eating & may be reluctant to move away from their food.

Learn more about bear #safety:
AlbertaParks.ca/BearSafety

⚠️🐻 BEAR WARNING:

In all provincial parks & #protectedareas in #BanffKananaskis + #BowValley due to abundance of berries this summer.

Visitors should know what to do in the event of a bear encounter.

#wildlife #coexistance #bear #safety #recreation

#Bears are easy to surprise when they are eating & may be reluctant to move away from their food.

Learn more about bear #safety:
AlbertaParks.ca/BearSafety

August 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM

mosnon

@mosnon0922.bsky.social

#Fukushima #BearSafety #TravelAdvisory #JapanTravel
[New Post]
Urgent Alert for Fukushima Visitors: Record Bear Sightings Prompt Warning for Foreign Tourists! https://mos-travel-en.blogspot.com/2025/08/urgent-alert-for-fukushima-visitors.html

August 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM

Sarah Elmeligi

@elmeligisarah.bsky.social

⚠️🐻 BEAR WARNING:

In all provincial parks & #protectedareas in #BanffKananaskis + #BowValley due to abundance of berries this summer. #Bears are easy to surprise when they are eating & may be reluctant to move away from their food.

Learn more about bear #safety:
AlbertaParks.ca/BearSafety

⚠️ BEAR WARNING: In all provincial parks & protected areas in #BanffKananaskis + #BowValley due to an abundance of berries this summer. Bears are easy to surprise when they are eating & may be reluctant to move away from their food.

Learn more about bear safety: AlbertaParks.ca/BearSafety

🐻 Make noise and travel in groups
🐻 Be vigilant and look for bear foods and signs (berries & scat)
🐻 Keep all pets on a leash
🐻 Carry bear spray where it’s accessible + know how & when to use it
🐻 If you see a bear: stop, speak calmly, & slowly leave the area - give them plenty of space

#environment #protectedareas #wildlife #safety #coexistance #conservation

August 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM

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@xstreamfm.bsky.social

WHNT 19Alabama News Beacon #Tennessee #Wildlife #BearSafety

Sevierville man shot, killed bear that broke into home

A man shot and killed a bear that broke into his Sevierville home Sunday, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said.

dlvr.it

August 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM

LifeCraftsCentre

@lifecraftscentre.bsky.social

Camp safely in bear country with these essential protection products. Bear spray, containers, and deterrents that keep you and wildlife safe! #BearSafety #CampingSafety #WildlifeSafety

https://lifecraftcentre.com/10-must-have-bear-protection-products/

August 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM

International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)

@ibabearbiology.bsky.social

Part 7-IBA’s Bear Safety Series
Hierarchy & bear-bear interactions

This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America.

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk...

bearbiology.org

#BearSafety

August 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM

International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)

@ibabearbiology.bsky.social

Part 6-IBA’s #BearSafety Series
Grizzly vs. Black bear distribution & characteristics

This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America.

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk...

🐻 bearbiology.org

July 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM

International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)

@ibabearbiology.bsky.social

Part 5-IBA’s Bear Safety Series
Grizzly vs. Black bear behavior

This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk...

More about #bears: bearbiology.org
#BearSafety

July 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM

International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)

@ibabearbiology.bsky.social

Part 4 - IBA’s Bear Safety Series
Human-Bear Conflict 🐻

This series is an educational tool for anyone living, traveling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America.

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk...

More about #bears: bearbiology.org

#bearsafety

July 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM

International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)

@ibabearbiology.bsky.social

Part 3 - IBA’s Bear Safety Series

Bear Safety Basics 🐻

This series is an educational tool for anyone living, traveling, or working in American black bear and grizzly bear country in North America.

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk...

Learn more: bearbiology.org
#bearsafety #bear

July 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM

International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)

@ibabearbiology.bsky.social

Part 2 - IBA’s Bear Safety Series

Safety is your responsiblity!

This series is an educational tool for anyone living, traveling, or working in American black bear and grizzly bear country in North America.

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk...

Learn more: bearbiology.org
#bearsafety #bear

July 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM

International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)

@ibabearbiology.bsky.social

Part 1 - IBA’s Bear Safety Series

This series is an educational tool for anyone living, traveling, or working in American black bear and grizzly bear country in North America.

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk...

Learn more: bearbiology.org

#bearsafety #grizzlybear #blackbear