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Annual Bear Fair

The Idaho Department of Fish & Game's annual Bear Fair is a public event focused on educating residents about bear safety, bear identification, and minimizing conflicts using techniques such as bear spray.

Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Bonners Ferry, Boundary County
Status
Recently ended
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Annual Bear Fair

Event summary

Highlights

  • bear spray training with charging grizzly bear
  • bear identification workshops
  • electric fencing guidance for property protection
  • safe camping practices
This annual fair provides practical training and information, prominently featuring a bear spray training station where participants can practice deploying spray with a radio-controlled charging grizzly bear. Attendees also learn to identify black and grizzly bears, understand safe camping practices, and receive guidance on installing electric fencing to protect property such as gardens, fruit trees, and beehives. The event emphasizes that all of North Idaho is considered bear country, highlighting the importance of preparation and education to safeguard both people and property.

While the fair typically rotates between Bonner and Boundary counties, the 2026 iteration was held in Bonners Ferry, Boundary County, on Saturday, September 26. This specific event attracted approximately 200 area residents and featured experts from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, including grizzly bear conflict biologists, who led various stations and discussions.

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Bonners Ferry
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Bonners Ferry, Boundary County
Organizer — source statement
Idaho Department of Fish & Game's annual Bear Fair
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