Bear Advisory In Tarr Inlet

 

This notice is to inform campers  of recent bear activity on the east side of Tarr Inlet in the West Arm of Glacier Bay. On the night of July 27th,  four campers noticed a single sub-adult brown bear who investigated their bear cannisters and caused damage to a dry bag containing a book. The bear inadvertently turned on a headlamp that was in the dry bag, which appeared to have scared the bear away.

Campers are advised to use caution in this area to avoid further bear-human conflicts. Campers are reminded that bears range widely throughout the park and that bear-human conflicts can occur anywhere. Two important keys to minimizing the potential for conflicts include storing food and attractants properly and keeping control of gear and property at all times. Please report all bear encounters to the Visitor Information Station. Visitors to Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve are advised to contact the park’s Visitor Information Station (907-697-2627) for the most current information regarding bear incidents in the area.

This advisory will remain in effect until August 29, 2011.