Yosemite Bear Awareness

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Bear Awareness: Be Bear Aware

Yosemite has a long relationship with its black bears. Lucky visitors have a chance to spot one of these beautiful, and normally shy, animals during their visit. But bear awareness isn’t just about spotting these magnificent creatures, it’s also about knowing what to do when you encounter one – and protecting them by taking responsibility for your actions while in the park. Learn how to be “bear aware” during your visit.

Bear Facts - interesting information about Yosemite's bears.

Food Storage - the number one way to protect yourself, your property and the bears themselves.

Bear Encounters - What to do when you see a bear.

Bear Management - What NPS is doing to manage and protect bears, and how you can help.


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