A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR!
1. Do not feed or toss food to a bear or any wild animal.
2. Keep children close at hand.
3. Keep pets indoors or in a vehicle or camper. For K9 safety keep your pet on a leash. Dogs will confront bears and may get serious injuries due to the bears strength, long claws and sharp teeth.
4. Do not approach a bear at any time. They are dangerous and unpredictable. If a bear changes its natural behavior (feeding, foraging, or movement) because of your presence, you are too close and the bear is going to respond.
5. Never surround or corner a bear.
6. Never run from a bear. Slowly back away and make lots of noise. Bears understand oral confrontation and will often use their own abilities to voice their disapproval.
7. Encourage others to follow all safety instructions when they are in your presence.
8.. Be responsible. Improper behavior on your part may cause the bear to die or a human to be seriously injured.
Willfully approaching within 50 yards (150 feet), or any distance that disturbs or displaces a bear is illegal in the park. Violation of this federal regulation can result in fines and arrest. Use binoculars, a telephoto lens, or a spotting scope to view the animals.
