Black Bear Incident Report

This form is intended for Vermont reports of bear incidents.
Bear incidents may include:
  • property damage by bears
  • visits to birdfeeders, compost bins or garbage
  • bears on porches or decks
  • damage to beehives, corn or other crops
  • bears in campgrounds
Fields marked with * are required.

Date and Location

After selecting a town in the question above, please click on the map below at the location where the animal was seen. *

If this incident occurred at a Shelter, please indicate which one. Leave blank for none:

Biological Information


Is this report being filed as a safety concern for yourself or your family, or as a general sighting with no damage?


Type of Damage


Type of Nuisance


Contact Information