What are the requirements and options for food storage in the National Parks, and what bear canisters are most effective across the NPS?

Mar 19, 2009 · Bears have been known to change their behavior based on their experience (gun shots have been known to attract bears because hunters leave the guts after cleaning the animal).

Dec 8, 2024 · Topic The science of scent, bears, and ways to severely restrict odor diffusion Forum Posting A Membership is required to post in the forums. Login or become a member to post in the …

Mar 12, 2024 · In episode 99 of the BPL podcast we're going to learn about how bears smell, and what you can do to hide your food from the nose of a bear.

Aug 19, 2024 · I’m sure there are plenty of stories of people warding off bears with guns and also many with bear spray. And thousands more by avoiding contact by making lots of noise, keeping a clean …

Dec 1, 2023 · Another issue with the Bear Vaults that has occurred in the Adirondack High Peaks region is bears literally chewing threw the lid (they have photographs at the High Peaks Information Center). …

Sep 15, 2011 · Definatley an overblown issue. The best way to avoid bears is to not cook in camp and try not to camp in established campsites.

Jun 25, 2021 · The Nunatak Gear Bears Ears 50 Backpack is an innovative frameless pack designed specifically to accommodate bear canisters.

Apr 10, 2013 · Bears frequently foil these hangs by climbing out on the supporting branch to access the food, or by breaking the branch off using their body weight. Bear canisters are highly effective at …

Oct 29, 2012 · Bears are common throughout the entire Los Padres National Forest. I mostly hike the southern sections of the Forest (from San Luis Obispo area south) but we see bear, or signs of bear, …