Bear attractants
The following items may attract a bear to your campsite; so, ensure that they are all properly stored:
Black bear attacks are rare© Parks Canada / Dave Mcarthur
- Food
- Coolers
- Beverage containers (pop cans, beer bottles)
- Garbage
- Pet food/dishes
- BBQ grease
- Bird seed
- Oil/fat
- Fish and fish offal
- Perfumed items (soap, deodorant, toothpaste, sun tan lotion, insect spray, hair spray, etc.)
- Wastewater from cooking or doing dishes
- Tablecloths
- Pots, dishes, cups, etc.
- Plastic containers, even if they are not used for food storage.
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