July 15th on Busch Str., Sierra City, was a bear issue reported.
July 15th, a large black bear forced entry into the Loyalton High School AG barn. Since students are at the school at all times of the day and night tending to their FFA animals, Sheriff Fisher declared the bear a public safety threat and contacted the USDA Federal Trapper. The trapper agreed to assist the Sheriff’s office and set a bear trap inside the barn. The bear returned on the night of July 17th and again forced entry into the AG barn but was not caught in the trap. On July 22nd, the bear once again returned to the AG barn and this time was caught in the trap. The USDA trapper assisted the Sheriff’s Office in euthanizing the bear for public safety, as students were still occupying the FFA grounds and AG barn.
On July 17th there was a report of a bear in the back yard on Taylor Ave. in Loyalton eating the neighbors chicken. Fish and Wildlife was notified.
On July 17th on Forty Niner Drive, Sierra City, was a report of a bear that got trapped inside a vehicle. Before Deputy was able to arrive on scene, the bear was able to get out of the vehicle, but not before it destroyed the entire interior of the callers vehicle. Reporting party was given Wildlife Conflict Hotline number to officially make the report to Fish & Wildlife about the incident.
On July 18th was a report of an injured fawn in Loyalton at the Loyalton High School FFA barn.
That same day, at Shangri La, a report was given on a bear that got trapped inside a vehicle . The Sheriff’s Office was not available to assist due to location and extended arrival time so the caller was given a suggestion on how to et the bear out of the vehicle. Later on, guests were able to get a door open and scare the bear out. Unfortunately, the bear destroyed the interior of the vehicle. Reporting party was given Wildlife Conflict Hotline number to officially make the report to Fish & Wildlife about the incident.
That same day on Wild Plum Road in Sierra City, a report of a bear ripping off a screen attempting to get into the cabin was made. Fish and Wildlife was informed.
On West Sierra Brooks in Loyalton on July 18th, a bear was dispatched by a home owners while it was attempting to gain entry to the home owner’s residence. Fish and Wildlife have been notified and will be handling.
Back in Sierra City on Brady Drive that day, a report was made of a bear out in the middle of the day staying within a Sierra City neighborhood, causing issues. Fish and Wildlife notified.
And in Loyalton on Longhorn Dr., that same day, was a report of a large bear approaching a human while sitting on their front porch with lights on and noise being made. The bear acted completely unphased to the individuals’ presence as they went into their residence and the bear continued onto the porch area, Fish and Wildfire contacted.
On July 19th, on Third Street in Loyalton, a report was made of a bear causing property damage while attempting to get to enclosed trash containers. Fish and Wildfire notified.
In Downieville July 20th on Pearl Street, the Sheriff’s Office came upon a vehicle broken into by a bear. No signs of the bear or damage to the vehicle.
That same day on Commercial Street in Downieville, Sheriff’s Office came upon a vehicle broken into by a bear. There were no signs of the bear or damage to the vehicle.
Same day in Sierra City at the Library, a “nuisance” bear hung around home and businesses in Sierra City. Fish and Wildlife was notified.
At Old Toll Bridge in Goodyears Bar on July 20th a bear was being trapped in a trap set by Fish and Wildlife.
A bear was reported as getting into a basement on July 20th on Lake Street in Sierra City. Fish and Wildlife were contacted.
On July 21st on Smithneck Road in Loyalton, was a bear encounter .
Another bear make its presence known in Sierra City on Hayes Road in Sierra City on July 21st.
REPORT BLACK BEAR ENCOUNTERS AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office is gathering information regarding Black Bear encounters within Sierra County. If you experience an encounter or property damage, please report it directly to the Sheriff’s Office so it can be documented. Capturing this data is crucial as it helps determine if a bear poses a threat to public safety. Photographs and videos of the encounter, the bear, or property damage are very helpful and can be emailed directly to the Sheriff’s Office. After documentation, you will receive the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wildlife Conflict Hotline Number and are encouraged to report the incident to Fish and Wildlife as well.
Email: [email protected]
Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line: (530) 289-3700
July 15th, a large black bear forced entry into the Loyalton High School AG barn. Since students are at the school at all times of the day and night tending to their FFA animals, Sheriff Fisher declared the bear a public safety threat and contacted the USDA Federal Trapper. The trapper agreed to assist the Sheriff’s office and set a bear trap inside the barn. The bear returned on the night of July 17th and again forced entry into the AG barn but was not caught in the trap. On July 22nd, the bear once again returned to the AG barn and this time was caught in the trap. The USDA trapper assisted the Sheriff’s Office in euthanizing the bear for public safety, as students were still occupying the FFA grounds and AG barn.
On July 17th there was a report of a bear in the back yard on Taylor Ave. in Loyalton eating the neighbors chicken. Fish and Wildlife was notified.
On July 17th on Forty Niner Drive, Sierra City, was a report of a bear that got trapped inside a vehicle. Before Deputy was able to arrive on scene, the bear was able to get out of the vehicle, but not before it destroyed the entire interior of the callers vehicle. Reporting party was given Wildlife Conflict Hotline number to officially make the report to Fish & Wildlife about the incident.
On July 18th was a report of an injured fawn in Loyalton at the Loyalton High School FFA barn.
That same day, at Shangri La, a report was given on a bear that got trapped inside a vehicle . The Sheriff’s Office was not available to assist due to location and extended arrival time so the caller was given a suggestion on how to et the bear out of the vehicle. Later on, guests were able to get a door open and scare the bear out. Unfortunately, the bear destroyed the interior of the vehicle. Reporting party was given Wildlife Conflict Hotline number to officially make the report to Fish & Wildlife about the incident.
That same day on Wild Plum Road in Sierra City, a report of a bear ripping off a screen attempting to get into the cabin was made. Fish and Wildlife was informed.
On West Sierra Brooks in Loyalton on July 18th, a bear was dispatched by a home owners while it was attempting to gain entry to the home owner’s residence. Fish and Wildlife have been notified and will be handling.
Back in Sierra City on Brady Drive that day, a report was made of a bear out in the middle of the day staying within a Sierra City neighborhood, causing issues. Fish and Wildlife notified.
And in Loyalton on Longhorn Dr., that same day, was a report of a large bear approaching a human while sitting on their front porch with lights on and noise being made. The bear acted completely unphased to the individuals’ presence as they went into their residence and the bear continued onto the porch area, Fish and Wildfire contacted.
On July 19th, on Third Street in Loyalton, a report was made of a bear causing property damage while attempting to get to enclosed trash containers. Fish and Wildfire notified.
In Downieville July 20th on Pearl Street, the Sheriff’s Office came upon a vehicle broken into by a bear. No signs of the bear or damage to the vehicle.
That same day on Commercial Street in Downieville, Sheriff’s Office came upon a vehicle broken into by a bear. There were no signs of the bear or damage to the vehicle.
Same day in Sierra City at the Library, a “nuisance” bear hung around home and businesses in Sierra City. Fish and Wildlife was notified.
At Old Toll Bridge in Goodyears Bar on July 20th a bear was being trapped in a trap set by Fish and Wildlife.
A bear was reported as getting into a basement on July 20th on Lake Street in Sierra City. Fish and Wildlife were contacted.
On July 21st on Smithneck Road in Loyalton, was a bear encounter .
Another bear make its presence known in Sierra City on Hayes Road in Sierra City on July 21st.
REPORT BLACK BEAR ENCOUNTERS AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office is gathering information regarding Black Bear encounters within Sierra County. If you experience an encounter or property damage, please report it directly to the Sheriff’s Office so it can be documented. Capturing this data is crucial as it helps determine if a bear poses a threat to public safety. Photographs and videos of the encounter, the bear, or property damage are very helpful and can be emailed directly to the Sheriff’s Office. After documentation, you will receive the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wildlife Conflict Hotline Number and are encouraged to report the incident to Fish and Wildlife as well.
Email: [email protected]
Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line: (530) 289-3700
