Recent bear and wildlife sightings near Anchorage, AK
0 in the last 7 days · 5 in the last 30 days · 343 on record within 40km
Recent sightings
Grizzly
Near Anchorage · 9 days ago
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Black Bear
Near Anchorage · 11 days ago
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Black Bear
Near Anchorage · 13 days ago
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Black Bear
Near Anchorage · 14 days ago
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Black Bear
Near Anchorage · 28 days ago
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Coyote
Near Anchorage · 1 month ago
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Grizzly
Near Anchorage · 1 month ago
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Black Bear
Near Anchorage · 1 month ago
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Black Bear
Near Anchorage · 1 month ago
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Black Bear
Near Anchorage · 1 month ago
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Species reported here
Black Bear274 (80%)Grizzly39 (11%)Seasonal pattern
Sightings by month, all years on record.
What to do here
What to Do in a Bear Encounter
Based on the most commonly reported species near Anchorage
Official advisories
Wildlife safety information for Anchorage→Grizzly and cougar sighting locations are offset to protect sensitive species. Other species are shown exactly. Data from iNaturalist, Parks Canada, and community reports. No reported sightings does not mean no wildlife is present.