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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
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Big South Fork River from Leatherwood Ford
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Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
 
Black bear now live in and around Big South Fork.  

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In the mid-1990's black bear were released in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to study relocation techniques and to determine whether adequate habitat existed in the area. There are now an estimated 40 - 50 bear living in and around the park.
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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST