BEAR SAFETY
TRAVELING IN BEAR COUNTRY
"Alaska is bear country and one of the few places in the world where all three species of North American bears live. You may have a chance to see a bear in Alaska. But even if you don’t you will never be far from one.
Brown bears, also called grizzly bears, are found nearly everywhere in Alaska. Black bears inhabit most of Alaska’s forests. Polar bears frequent the sea ice and tundra of extreme northern and western Alaska."
-Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 2019
BEAR SAFETY FOR ANGLERS
"You are responsible for your own safety while fishing in bear country. Whether fishing, traveling to and from fishing waters, or camping, be aware of bears. Don't make it easy for bears to find food, food containers, backpacks, garbage, fish, or fish waste."
Don't teach bears that anglers provide an easy meal!
-Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 2019
"If you are fishing from the river bank and not near your vehicle or other facilities, keep your bled fish on a stringer and closely attended (within approximately 12 feet of you). Keeping fish on a stringer in the water keeps fish cool and preserves meat quality. Do not leave fish exposed on the bank or in the woods, as the meat quality will be affected, while increasing the risk of attracting bears."
-Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 2019