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The best place to see Brown Bear is Yellowstone National Park (USA), scoring 92/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.

Peak month globally: July (up to 92/100). 1 destinations ranked below.

When is the best time to see Brown Bear?

July is the peak month for Brown Bear sightings globally, with scores reaching 92/100 at the best destinations.

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Monthly peak sighting scores for Brown Bear
MonthPeak sighting score
January15/100
February18/100
March35/100
April55/100
May75/100
June88/100
July92/100
August90/100
September78/100
October50/100
November25/100
December12/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Where can you see Brown Bear in the wild?

Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all brown bear destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.

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What are the best safari parks for Brown Bear?

Yellowstone National Park (USA) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 92/100.

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Top safari parks for Brown Bear
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1Yellowstone National ParkUSA92/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Where is the best place to see Brown Bear?

Yellowstone National Park (USA) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 92/100.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

What is the best time of year to see Brown Bear?

July is the peak month for Brown Bear sightings, with scores reaching 92/100 at the best destinations. Use the monthly table above to compare all 12 months.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

How does SafariDEX rank wildlife destinations?

Each score combines encounter probability, sighting reliability, and data precision — weighted using published research, official park reports and multi-year trip records. Scores above 75 indicate reliable sightings; above 85 means outstanding conditions. How we score →