Keeping Communities Safe from Polar Bears

December 3, 2025

The Department of Environment would like to remind everyone not to approach or feed wildlife, including polar bears, as they can become reliant on humans and aggressive in searching for food.

Polar bears are dangerous and unpredictable, so it is important to always keep a healthy distance.

To prevent polar bears coming into communities, harvesters are asked not to leave any carcasses or hunting remains anywhere near communities.

The Government of Nunavut may be able to help with the cost of bear-safe meat storage containers through its Wildlife Damage Prevention Program.

For more information about polar bear safety and the Wildlife Damage Prevention Program, please contact your local wildlife office. Contact details can be found on the Department of Environment website.

Contact

Jalen Tagoona
Manager of Communications, Education, and Outreach
Department of Environment
867-975-7761
Jtagoona1@gov.nu.ca

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