The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says wildlife staff plan to move a well-known bear in Hammonds Plains to a new home in Shubenacadie
Limpy the Bear, a familiar presence in the community for nearly 15 years, will undergo a medical assessment and be cared for in his new home.
DNR says a live trap was set earlier this week in the White Hills area, however as of Saturday, the bear has not been captured.
Officials say the move will be made out of caution after a growing number of sightings and interactions with residents raised concerns, despite the bear showing no signs of aggression.
A Regional Biologist with DNR, Shavonne Meyer, says, “the idea of removing the bear at this stage is to have it be a much more controlled situation than what could be a crisis situation later.”
She adds, “the bear has not actually done anything overtly aggressive, but the continued reports and interactions in the community have kind of reached a threshold risk of too close for comfort to allow.”
The relocation is intended to reduce risk and ensure the safety of both residents and the bear as he transitions to a more controlled environment.
Tonight, DNR’s wildlife staff will help Limpy the Bear make his move to Shubenacadie. 🐻
— Natural Resources (@NS_DNR) April 1, 2026
He will be humanely trapped and transported to Shubenacadie for a medical assessment and, if all is well, will live out his days there in comfort and care.
