A Boundary County resident explores information on black bears and grizzly bears at the 2026 Bear Fair, held this year in Boundary County. The fair offers bear spray training, bear identification, and information on how to live and recreate safely in bear country.
October 1, 2026
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October 8, 2026 1 a.m.
Annual fair equips residents for bear encounters
Simple steps can reduce the risk of conflict in North Idaho's bear country
Bear safety training, bear spray demonstrations and wildlife conflict prevention took center stage at North Idaho's annual Bear Fair, where experts taught residents how to safely live, work and recreate in bear country.