Bear Activity Reporting Form

Report Bear Activity

Before completing this form, please review the response guidelines for reporting bear activity. These guidelines were created by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to help understand and report bear behavior. If the guidelines suggest to alert your BearWise representative, please complete the form below. Visit the BearWise website for bear safety resources and tips.

Please use this form to report bear activity on campus and in the Banner Elk area. Your reports help the BearWise committee on campus monitor and communicate bear activity in our area.

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Email*

Please provide the preferred email address or phone number we may use to contact you.*

What date and time did you observe bear activity?*

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Where did the activity occur? Please provide an address or specific building as reference.*

How many adult bears were involved in the activity?*

1 2 3 4 More than 4

How many subadult bears or cubs were involved in the activity?*

1 2 3 4 More than 4

Select the category of bear behavior that your observed.*

Have you contacted the NCWRC Wildlife Helpline (866.318.2401)?*

Yes, I spoke with a biologist. Yes, I left a voicemail. No, the behavior did not require reporting to NCWRC.

Please describe the bear behavior you are reporting.*