NDOW Advises Residents to Secure Trash After Bear Sightings in Reno
Bears have been sighted in the South Reno and Old Southwest areas, leading the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) to advise residents to secure their trash.
Reno, NV, October 26, 2026 —
Bears have been sighted in the South Reno and Old Southwest areas, prompting the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) to advise residents to secure their trash.
The information provided does not specify when the sightings occurred, how many bears were seen or the precise locations involved. It also does not describe any encounters between bears and residents, property damage or other incidents. NDOW’s advice, as summarized, is to secure trash.
No further details were provided about how residents should secure their garbage, whether the department issued additional guidance or whether any follow-up action is planned. The summary also does not identify a specific street, address or boundary for the areas named. South Reno and Old Southwest are the only locations included in the report.
The sightings and the department’s advice are the extent of the information available. There is no stated timeline for the sightings or indication of how long the guidance will remain in effect. The number of residents who may be affected, and whether sightings have been reported elsewhere, were not provided.
NDOW’s advisory links the reported sightings with a request to secure trash, but the information supplied does not give further explanation or include a direct quotation from the department. Additional details about the sightings, the scope of the advisory and any subsequent updates were not available in the summary.
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