Camping in known bear areas
This summer for the first time I will be camping in an area known for bears. That area is Fishing Bridge, Yellowstone NP. We have always liked to BBQ and generally cook outdoors but I think that any ...
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westend wrote:I have been camping in bear country for many years and have seen many come trough the camp site and campground but as Wes said if you keep the campsite clean and store your grill and food inside you won't have a problem. When I first started tent camping they used to have several bear traps in the beginning of the season in May with trapped bears that would frequent the CG's in the winter looking for food. They would relocate them. As people were made more aware over the years to store their food away there were less trapped bears.
Keep a clean campsite, remove any leftovers and garbage before dark, lock up your grill inside, and follow the rules. You shouldn't have a problem.
