Editing Smokey Bear (section)

== Cultural Impact ==
The commercialization and cultural impact of Smokey Bear have led to widespread unauthorized use of his image in American fashion and culture, particularly on clothing and accessories. Official use of the Smokey Bear symbol, however, is strictly regulated. The U.S. Forest Service permits its use only for educational purposes or commercial activities that contribute to wildfire prevention awareness, maintain Smokey's status as a fire prevention symbol, and comply with reasonable royalty charges.

The term "Smokeys" has become a nickname for some state police forces, especially due to their use of the campaign hat similar to Smokey Bear's iconic look.

Regarding voice portrayal, Jackson Weaver served as Smokey's primary voice for many years until his death in 1992. Other notable actors, including Roger C. Carmel, Jim Cummings, and Jack Angel, have also voiced Smokey over the years. Since 2008, actor Sam Elliott has become closely associated with Smokey's voice, bringing a new visual design to the campaign. For Smokey’s 75th birthday in 2019, Stephen Colbert, Jeff Foxworthy, and Al Roker voiced emoji-based versions of Smokey in public service announcements. In 2024, Brian Tyree Henry became the newest voice of Smokey Bear for his 80th birthday celebrations.