Follow the steps to fill out the report accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the USDA Bear Sighting Report and have it open in your preferred editor.
2. Identify the type of report you are submitting by checking the appropriate box under 'Type of Report,' which includes options such as sighting, track, scat, encounter, or other.
3. Fill out your name in the 'Sighted By' field, followed by your phone number and address to provide your contact information.
4. Record the sighting date and time in the respective fields to document when the sighting occurred.
5. Describe the location of the bear, indicating whether it was within development, in the wild, associated with a road, and providing UTM coordinates or a legal description if available.
6. In the 'Description of Bear(s)' section, specify the species and check any applicable boxes regarding the type (e.g., adult, grizzly, black, unknown) and the family structure.
7. Provide identifying markers of the bear(s) such as ear tags or radio collars if known.
8. Indicate the size and color of each bear observed by checking the appropriate boxes for predominant coat color and weight.
9. Document the activities of the bear(s) by selecting all relevant actions and noting how far you were from the bear(s) and the duration of your observation.
10. In the 'Incident Type' section, check all that apply from options like confrontation, human injury, or property damage, and provide additional descriptions if necessary.
11. Fill out the 'Report Filled Out By' section with your name and select any management actions taken, if applicable.
12. Finally, review your completed report and save changes, download, print, or share the form as necessary to ensure proper submission.

Complete your USDA Bear Sighting Report online to assist wildlife management efforts.