# Brown bear population presence in Carpathian regions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brown-bear-population-presence-in-carpathian-regions
> Updated: 2026-09-08T10:53:52.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In the Bieszczady region of Poland, the tourism industry is experiencing a decline as rising brown bear populations lead to mass hotel reservation cancellations. While estimates for the Podkarpacie region range from 100 to 350 bears, debates continue regarding wildlife management and whether to implement controlled culling similar to practices in neighboring countries.

In the Beskydy Protected Landscape Area of the Czech Republic, authorities have confirmed bear sightings in several locations, including Frýdecko-Místecko and Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. Experts state that while these sightings attract significant attention during the summer, bears have been a regular part of the Carpathian population since the 1970s. Officials have cautioned the public against using fraudulent AI-generated images and have issued safety recommendations to prevent bears from becoming habituated to human food sources.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Beskydy Protected Landscape Area confirms bear sightings

Authorities in the Beskydy Protected Landscape Area have confirmed bear sightings and advise the public to secure waste and remain cautious in forests to prevent animals from habituating to human food.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beskydy-protected-landscape-area-confirms-bear-sightings

### 2026-08-18: Bieszczady tourism faces decline due to rising bear populations

Rising brown bear populations in the Bieszczady region are causing tourists to cancel hotel reservations, creating economic challenges for the local tourism industry.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bieszczady-tourism-faces-decline-due-to-rising-bear-populations

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