October 1, 2011
updated as often as possible

Fascinating Bear Fact
Bears in Yosemite are getting ready for winter by consuming as many as 15,000-20,000 calories per day and drinking several gallons of water. Acorns are a great source of food for bears this time of year.

Bear Incidents

Location	Incidents	Damage
Parking lots	18	$10,560
Campgrounds	41	$2,125
Other areas	41	$2,462
Wilderness	10	$678
Total	110	$15,825

In addition, there have been 26 incidents of bears obtaining food from trash that was left out or from unsecured trash cans or dumpsters.

Number of incidents last year
To date: 464
Total: 512

So far this year, incidents are down 76% compared to the same time last year, and down 92% since 1998.

Activity Update
PLEASE SLOW DOWN! This week 3 bears were hit by vehicles on various roads throughout the park. Two of these bears were confirmed deaths including a sow and a cub that were hit and killed. Please drive the speed limit and pay attention to possible animals in the roadway.

This week, a bear got food out of a cooler that was strapped to the roof of a van at Happy Isles during the day. Please store food properly at all times of day, and never leave food unattended, even if you plan to be away just a short while.

SLOW DOWN!
Fifteen bears have been reported hit by vehicles so far in 2011. Please obey speed limits and pay attention while driving! Twenty eight bears were hit by cars last year, along with an unknown number of deer, squirrels and other park animals. Slow down and save Yosemite's wildlife.

Let us know if you see a bear, no matter where it is or what it's doing. Call 209/372-0322 or send an email.

Learn more about bear biology and bear management in Yosemite.

Note: A bear incident occurs when a bear causes a monetary loss to a person--that is, if the bear causes property damage or obtains food. Bear incidents also include cases of bears causing injury to a person (which are fairly uncommon).