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
