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Bears are always a topic of special interest for visitors
and locals alike. Please use precautions when hiking and
camping. Adhere to practices that will minimize unfriendly
bear encounters.
Both black bears and grizzly bears are common in the North
Fork, as are mountain lions and wolves. Their pursuit of
food causes them to seek out food stored by visitors. Soap,
toiletries, and scented items may also be an invitation
to bears.
To help reduce the occurrences of human/bear conflicts
follow recommended guidelines for storing food, toiletries,
and pet food. This helps decrease the likelihood that personal
injury or property damage will occur.
Packs, sleeping bags, and clothes should be kept free of
food odors. As a precaution against the presence of food
odors, wash your hands and face before retiring. If possible,
do not sleep in clothes worn while cooking.
Do not leave food or scraps accessible around your camp.
Wash surfaces after use and clean your cook stove and fire
pit.
More
Bear Information at the Glacier N.P. Website
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Both species of bears (grizzly and black bear) can be encountered
anywhere in the North Fork and Glacier National Park.
Please don't feed bears or leave anything accessible
for them to feed upon!
A bear that becomes habituated to humans and
human food sources usually is sentenced to an early death.
The saying goes, "A fed bear is a dead bear".
We want to assist in maintaining a healthy bear population
with the least negative bear/human encounters as possible.
Your help is critically important!
Thanks, your friends at the Home Ranch Bottoms.
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