Fat Bear Week 2026 has started with sixteen brown bears battling for the championship. Chunk, the defending champion, is one of the participants. The event has drawn attention, with the competition being narrowed down to the final two days. Viewers can enjoy watching the bears in Katmai and cast their votes for the bear they like best. The event has appeared in various media outlets, including KOSU, Your Alaska Link, The Washington Post, KTOO, and theanimalrescuesite.com.