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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Bear Links

Food Storage

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Bear Biology Information

Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group (SIBBG)

In 2000, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks joined Yosemite National Park and Inyo National Forest to form the Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group. Our communal goal is to share information, techniques, and ideas; to coordinate policies and information; and to eliminate political barriers to progress - all with the ultimate goal of preserving a healthy black bear population free of human influences on a regional scale. We are also coordinating with our partners at Sequoia National Forest, the California State Department of Fish and Game, our communities, and you! As always, any feedback and/or ideas are appreciated. Please visit the SIBBG web site for more information.

Black bear on tree trunk.  

Did You Know?
Picnic areas are a major source of problem bears. Bears quickly lose their fear of humans when allowed access to our food. They wind up dead, hit by cars or shot because they threaten people. Store all food immediately on arrival, stay close to food at tables, and put all trash in bearproof cans!

Last Updated: March 16, 2009 at 18:50 EST