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Wildlife Biologist Assistance
Land Stewardship Assistance
Conservation Projects
AWF Oyster Restoration Fund
Native Warm Season Grass Project
Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Restoration Project
NWSG Seminars and Workshops.
David K. Nelson Memorial Squirrel Hunt
Governors Conservation Achievement Awards
About Governors Conservation Achievement Awards
Magazine & Books
Alabama Wildlife Magazine
Managing Wildlife Book
Nominate Someone
Categories
Past Recipients
History
Alabama Black Bear Alliance
Mobile Delta Purchase
Wildlife Biologist Assistance
Land Stewardship Assistance
Conservation Projects
AWF Oyster Restoration Fund
Native Warm Season Grass Project
Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Restoration Project
NWSG Seminars and Workshops.
David K. Nelson Memorial Squirrel Hunt
Governors Conservation Achievement Awards
About Governors Conservation Achievement Awards
Magazine & Books
Alabama Wildlife Magazine
Managing Wildlife Book
Nominate Someone
Categories
Past Recipients
History
Alabama Black Bear Alliance
Mobile Delta Purchase
Report Bear Sightings
Report a bear sighting using the form below:
1. Person Reporting Observation
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Address
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2. Other Witnesses
Were there other witnesses to the sighting?
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3. Observation Type
This Observation was based on:
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Tracks
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Other
(Please check all that apply.)
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4. Documentation / Verification
What documentation do you have to verify the sighting?
Photo
Plaster Cast
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Hair Sample
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Other
(Please check all that apply.)
Other Documentation:
5. Location Information
Directions to Observation
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(e.g., distance and direction from nearest town, intersection, etc.)
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Habitat at Observation Site
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Cropland
Regenerating Forest
Mature Pine
Upland Hardwoods
Bottomland Hardwoods
Pasture
River/Stream Bank
Residential
Other
Other Habitat:
6. Observation Information
Date of Observation / Discovery
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Month
Day
Year
Time of Sighting
(Required)
Hours
:
Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM
Number Seen
(Required)
Please enter a number from
0
to
10
.
Approximate Distance from Bear(s)
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Estimated Size(s)
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(e.g., Adult, Adult w/Cub, Cub)
Ear Tags
Left Ear:
(Color / Number)
Right Ear:
(Color / Number)
Was the Bear Wearing a Collar?
(Required)
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No
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