In the Novosibirsk region, 59 bears were shot a year. In 2026, 59 bears were shot in the Novosibirsk region, five times more than in 2025, when 11 animals were killed. The Regional Office of Natural Resources issued 52 orders to regulate the number of 115 individuals, a third of the number of permits. Recreational hunting is also active, with six bears harvested through October, compared to 85 last season. Despite the fact that predators reached populated areas, there were no attacks on people in 2025 and 2026. Bears will hibernate from November to December, but warm weather may change the timing.

In the Novosibirsk region, 59 bears were shot a year. In 2026, 59 bears were shot in the Novosibirsk region, five times more than in 2025, when 11 animals were killed. The Regional Office of Natural Resources issued 52 orders to regulate the number of 115 individuals, a third of the number of permits. Recreational hunting is also active, with six bears harvested through October, compared to 85 last season. Despite the fact that predators reached populated areas, there were no attacks on people in 2025 and 2026. Bears will hibernate from November to December, but warm weather may change the timing.