Short version: You need the Strong Taming Flute (level 3). A Bear takes 5 stages, and each stage costs 1 Steak, 1 Stew and 1 Pumpkin, so bring 5 of each. Do the minigame, feed the bear, and repeat until the hearts show.
Tame a Bear at a glance
| Flute needed | Strong Taming Flute (level 3) |
| Stages | 5 |
| Food per stage | 1 Steak, 1 Stew, 1 Pumpkin |
| Total food | 5 Steak, 5 Stew, 5 Pumpkin |
| Also needs the Strong flute | Polar Bear, Mammoth, Hellephant |
| Source | TechWiser taming table, Oct 6, 2025 |
Steps to tame a bear
- Get your flute to level 3. See the flute upgrade page for how.
- Collect 5 Steak, 5 Stew and 5 Pumpkin before you walk up to the bear.
- Approach the bear to start the minigame and keep the marker in the green zone until the yellow bar is full.
- Feed it 1 Steak, 1 Stew and 1 Pumpkin. Angry faces turn green after a good stage.
- Repeat until all 5 stages are done. Pink hearts mean it is tamed.
Before you try
TechWiser says to bring bandages because taming can go wrong. Remember you can only keep 2 pets, so a Bear takes one of the two slots.
A Polar Bear is the same flute and 5 stages, but eats 1 Ribs and 2 Stew per stage (5 Ribs and 10 Stew in all).
Quick tips
- Tame the easy animals first to learn the minigame.
- Carry spare food, a failed round can waste a stage's food.
- Bandages first, then the bear.
FAQ
What do I need to tame a bear?
A Strong Taming Flute plus 1 Steak, 1 Stew and 1 Pumpkin for each of 5 stages.
How many times do I feed a bear?
Five, once per stage.
Can I tame a bear with the starter flute?
No. Bear, Polar Bear, Mammoth and Hellephant need the Strong flute (level 3).
More 99 Nights in the Forest pages
- 99 Nights in the Forest Taming Guide
- How to Tame a Mammoth in 99 Nights in the Forest
- How to Upgrade the Taming Flute in 99 Nights in the Forest
- 99 Nights in the Forest codes
- 99 Nights in the Forest badges
- 99 Nights in the Forest wiki: live stats
Sources
Checked Nov 12, 2026. Community wikis are edited by players, so numbers marked “per” one wiki may change after an update.