https://www.nps.gov/katm News releases from Katmai National Park & Preserve. en-us https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/sugpiaq-qayak-model-workshop.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:40:00 EST Katmai National Park is hosting a free traditional Sugpiaq qayak model building workshop for the communities of King Salmon and Naknek. The workshop takes place from 5 to 8 pm February 23 to 27, 2026, and from 1 to 4 pm February 28 to March 1, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/sugpiaq-qayak-model-workshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2026-brooks-camp-bear-pin-logo-contest.htm Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:19:00 EST The park invites Southwest Alaskan residents of all ages to submit a design for the bear pin. The winning design becomes the official Katmai bear pin that tens of thousands of visitors wear this summer https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2026-brooks-camp-bear-pin-logo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/meeting-notice-for-2026-subsistence-caribou-hunt-for-igiugig-and-kokhanok-residents.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:36:00 EST A public meeting will be held regarding a proposed limited subsistence caribou hunt for residents of Igiugig and Kokhanok, Alaska. The caribou hunt is tentatively scheduled from January 1 to March 31, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/meeting-notice-for-2026-subsistence-caribou-hunt-for-igiugig-and-kokhanok-residents.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/something-big-is-coming-fat-bear-week-begins-september-23-2025.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST Fat Bear Week returns to Katmai National Park September 23-30, 2025. Choose the bear that has what it takes to survive the winter and experience the crowning of the champion on September 30, 2025, at www.fatbearweek.org. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/something-big-is-coming-fat-bear-week-begins-september-23-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fall-2025-federal-caribou-hunt-for-residents-of-igiugig-and-kokhanok-alask.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will open a federal subsistence hunt on September 14, 2025 for the Kukaklek Shelf caribou in Katmai National Preserve. This hunt is limited to residents of Kokhanok and Igiugig, Alaska who are federally qualified subsistence users. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fall-2025-federal-caribou-hunt-for-residents-of-igiugig-and-kokhanok-alask.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/small-plane-crash-at-katmai-national-park.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:59:00 EST On July 5, 2025, a small float plane crash landed near Brooks Camp within Katmai National Park. The four occupants of the plane were transported to an Anchorage area hospital with non-critical injuries. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/small-plane-crash-at-katmai-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bear-pin-design-contest-winner.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:23:00 EST Katmai National Park celebrates the winning Brooks Camp bear pin design by Jess Thomas from King Salmon, Alaska. Park staff distribute the pins to thousands of visitors each year who complete mandatory Brooks Camp bear safety training, also known as “bear school.” https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bear-pin-design-contest-winner.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/meeting-notice-for-subsistence-caribou-hunt-for-igiugig-and-kokhanok-residents.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:58:00 EST A public meeting will be held regarding a proposed 90-day limited subsistence caribou hunt for residents of Igiugig and Kokhanok, Alaska. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/meeting-notice-for-subsistence-caribou-hunt-for-igiugig-and-kokhanok-residents.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-river-corridor-reopening-at-katmai-national-park.htm Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:30:00 EST The lower Brooks River corridor from Brooks Falls downstream to the elevated bridge and boardwalk will reopen at sunrise on Monday, October 7, 2024. During the closure park staff have worked to address habituated bear behavior exhibited by bear #307 and will continue these efforts thru sunset on Sunday, October 6, 2024. One section of the Brooks River downstream from the elevated bridge and boardwalk along with adjacent upland areas on the north side of the river between Brooks River and Brooks Lodge will remain closed due to the presence of a concentrated food source (bear carcass) in the area. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-river-corridor-reopening-at-katmai-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-river-corridor-closure-at-katmai-national-park.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:01:00 EST Between September 18 and 29, 2024, there were four known incidents in which a bear received fish from anglers on the Brooks River. To prevent further incidents of bears receiving food, the Brooks River corridor will be closed to all non-subsistence users below Brooks Falls effective immediately, and remain closed until October 31, 2024, or until rescinded by the Superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-river-corridor-closure-at-katmai-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/death-of-a-bear-and-fat-bear-week-bracket-postponed-at-katmai-national-park.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:00:00 EST This morning bear #469 attacked and killed bear #402 at Brooks River, downriver from Brooks Falls, in Katmai National Park. Because of this incident the Fat Bear Week bracket reveal is postponed until tomorrow at 3 pm AKT (7 pm ET), October 1, 2024 https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/death-of-a-bear-and-fat-bear-week-bracket-postponed-at-katmai-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/weigh-in-with-fat-bears-at-katmai-national-park-for-fat-bear-week.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:41:00 EST Weigh-in with fat bears and vote for your favorite one as Fat Bear Week returns to Katmai National Park & Preserve October 2 – 8, 2024. Choose the bear that has what it takes to survive the winter and experience the crowning of the champion at fatbearweek.org. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/weigh-in-with-fat-bears-at-katmai-national-park-for-fat-bear-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/unplanned-road-removal-and-restoration.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:40:00 EST On August 1, 2024, Katmai National Park and Preserve will begin removing a 200-foot-long gravel road near Lake Brooks. The road was improperly constructed by the park in 2014 and will be restored to its natural state. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/unplanned-road-removal-and-restoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2024-bear-pin-logo-contest-winner.htm Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:13:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve is celebrating a winning design by Cianne Adams, a 13-year-old student from Newhalen, Alaska, that is featured on the Brooks Camp bear pins this summer. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2024-bear-pin-logo-contest-winner.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/wildfires-update-for-katmai.htm Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:27:00 EST Two wildfires are burning within Katmai National Park & Preserve at American Creek and Naknek Lake. Regular monitoring reveals that neither fire is growing significantly or posing an immediate threat to life or property. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/wildfires-update-for-katmai.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/wildfires-update-for-katmai-national-park.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:20:00 EST Two wildfires are burning within Katmai National Park & Preserve at American Creek and Naknek Lake. Regular monitoring reveals that neither fire poses an immediate threat to life or property. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/wildfires-update-for-katmai-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/two-wildfires-monitored-in-katmai-national-park-and-preserve.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:13:00 EST Two wildfires are currently being monitored by personnel with the National Park Service and Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection within the boundaries of Katmai National Park and Preserve. Both fires are likely lightning-caused, and do not pose an immediate threat to life or property. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/two-wildfires-monitored-in-katmai-national-park-and-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bear-pin-logo-design-contest-2024.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:06:00 EST Katmai National Park invites Southwest Alaskan residents of all ages to submit a design for the 2024 Brooks Camp bear etiquette pin. The winning design becomes the official Katmai bear pin that thousands of visitors wear this summer. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bear-pin-logo-design-contest-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2023-fat-bear-week-dates-released.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 EST Fat Bear Week 2023 is about to begin! https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2023-fat-bear-week-dates-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/midair-collision-involving-two-aircraft-within-katmai-national-park-preserve.htm Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:50:00 EST Monday September 4, 2023, a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV helicopter (N193AL) and a de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk I (N97EL) collided midair while flying within Katmai National Park & Preserve north of Lake Coville in the proximity of the American Creek drainage. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/midair-collision-involving-two-aircraft-within-katmai-national-park-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2023-bear-pin-contest-winner.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:59:00 EST 2023 Bear Pin contest winner is announced, including information inspiration for this year's design. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2023-bear-pin-contest-winner.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-river-permit-requirement-for-2023.htm Wed, 31 May 2023 10:55:00 EST Katmai National Park & Preserve will implement a permit system to access the Brooks River Corridor (within the Brooks Camp Developed Area) between June 15 and October 31 for all activities, except redfish fishery subsistence activities. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-river-permit-requirement-for-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-national-park-and-preserve-seeks-public-input-on-the-brooks-river-corridor-permit-system.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:30:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve is seeking public comment on the seasonal Brooks River Corridor permit system, first piloted in 2022. Public comments will be accepted from March 27 through April 28, 2023 at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/BrooksRiverCorridorPermitSystem. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-national-park-and-preserve-seeks-public-input-on-the-brooks-river-corridor-permit-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/proposed-changes-to-hunting-regs.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today announced a proposal to amend regulations for hunting and trapping on national preserves in Alaska.   The proposed regulation would reverse the 2020 Alaska Hunting and Trapping rule, which authorized several controversial sport hunting practices, including bear baiting. The new regulation would reduce visitor use conflicts and concerns over potential safety issues related to bear baiting and would also restore consistency between harvest practices allowed in national preserves and NPS management policies with respect to natural processes, abundances and wildlife behavior. https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/proposed-changes-to-hunting-regs.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/news-release-on-katmai-national-park-and-preserve-prospectus-soliciting-proposals-for-hunting-guide-services.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:41:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve has announced the release of a prospectus soliciting proposals for Hunting Guide Services. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/news-release-on-katmai-national-park-and-preserve-prospectus-soliciting-proposals-for-hunting-guide-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-national-park-and-preserve-announces-the-2023-brooks-camp-bear-pin-logo-contest.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:11:00 EST Sharpen your pencils, take out your paintbrush, boot up your graphic design software and tap into your creativity! Katmai National Park is drawing on the talent of residents of Southwest Alaska to leave a mark on visitors from around the world. The National Park Service invites artists of all ages from the Southwest Alaska region to submit their designs for this year’s Brooks Camp bear etiquette pin. The selected design will appear on thousands of bear pins distributed to Katmai National Park visitors this summer. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-national-park-and-preserve-announces-the-2023-brooks-camp-bear-pin-logo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-campground-fee-increase-2023.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:23:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve will increase the fee for overnight camping at its Brooks Campground for the 2023 camping season. Brooks Campground is open seasonally from May 1st-October 31st. Reservations for 2023 open on January 5, 2023 and are obtained through Brooks Camp Permit, Katmai National Park & Preserve - Recreation.gov. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-campground-fee-increase-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fat-bear-week-2022.htm Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 EST You may not have a horse in this race, but you’re sure to connect with a bear in this competition! We’re in the homestretch preparing for Fat Bear Week 2022, October 5-11. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fat-bear-week-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-national-park-and-preserve-solicits-feedback-on-proposed-campground-fee-increases.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:13:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve is proposing a fee increase for overnight camping at its Brooks Campground for the 2023 camping season. Increased revenue from campground fees will enable the park to keep up with the rising costs of campground operations, better maintain facilities, and provide for improved compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within the campground. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-national-park-and-preserve-solicits-feedback-on-proposed-campground-fee-increases.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-river-permits-available-for-the-2022-season-june-28.htm Sat, 25 Jun 2022 10:52:00 EST New this year, from July 1– October 31, 2022, permits will be required for any activities within the Brooks River Corridor. Reservations will open to the public beginning June 28, 2022 at 8:00 am AKST on www.recreation.gov. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-river-permits-available-for-the-2022-season-june-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/world-famous-katmai-bear-cams-turn-ten-years-old.htm Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EST Join Katmai National Park and Preserve this year as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the park’s bear cams. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/world-famous-katmai-bear-cams-turn-ten-years-old.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/two-wildfires-being-monitored-in-katmai-national-park-and-preserve.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:09:00 EST Two wildfires are currently being monitored by National Park Service and Alaska Division of Forestry personnel within the boundaries of Katmai National Park and Preserve. Lightning was the cause of both fires and neither pose an immediate threat to life or property. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/two-wildfires-being-monitored-in-katmai-national-park-and-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2022-brooks-camp-bear-pin-design.htm Sun, 05 Jun 2022 07:00:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve is "bear-y" excited to reveal the winning design for the 2022 Brooks Camp Bear Pins. We've wanted to shout it from the mountaintops! This year's design competition winner is Analise Kosbruk, a 13 year-old from Perryville, AK. According to Analise, "My great-great-grandparents came to Perryville from the Katmai area after Novarupta." https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2022-brooks-camp-bear-pin-design.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/commemorating-the-life-of-pelagia-malgenak.htm Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:13:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve will host a public unveiling ceremony of a "Monument Commemorating the life of Pelagia Malgenak" on June 7, 2022 at 1:00 pm in the King Salmon Visitor Center. All are invited to come and learn more about this incredible person. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/commemorating-the-life-of-pelagia-malgenak.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-river-permits-pilot-program.htm Tue, 31 May 2022 03:51:00 EST This summer Katmai National Park will pilot a permit system for the Brooks River Corridor (within the Brooks Camp Developed Area). https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-river-permits-pilot-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/seeking-public-comment-wbmp-2022.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2022 04:30:00 EST This week, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin seeking public review and comment on the Katmai National Park and Preserve and Alagnak Wild River Wilderness and Backcountry Management Plan. The month-long comment period begins March 21, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/seeking-public-comment-wbmp-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/campground-increasing-to-100-2022.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2022 02:57:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve is pleased to announce that Brooks Camp Campground will open at 100% capacity for the 2022 season. The additional camping permits will become available to the public beginning March 21, 2022 at 8:00 am AKDT on www.recreation.gov. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/campground-increasing-to-100-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katm-seeking-public-comments-for-2022-compendium.htm Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:09:00 EST Katmai National Park is inviting comment on proposed changes to the Compendium. The Compendium is a compilation of all designations, closures and restrictions adopted under discretionary authority within the regulations covering national parks. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katm-seeking-public-comments-for-2022-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2022-brooks-camp-bear-pins-logo-contest.htm Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:03:00 EST The National Park Service invites artists from the Southwest Alaska region to submit designs for use on Brooks Camp 2022 Bear Etiquette Pins. The selected design will appear on thousands of bear pins distributed to Brooks Camp visitors this summer. In addition to the satisfaction of seeing their artwork reaching an audience from around the world, the winner will also receive a pair of pins as an award. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2022-brooks-camp-bear-pins-logo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-brooks-river-oct-2021.htm Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:58:00 EST Under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent, is initiating a temporary closure on the Brooks River between Brooks River falls and the elevated bridge across the Brooks River. Initially this closure will begin today October 5, 2021 at 8:00 PM Alaska Daylight time and last 72 hours but may need to be extended in duration or area as needed to maintain public safety. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-brooks-river-oct-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fbw-press-release-2021.htm Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 EST Fat Bear Week 2021 is nearly upon us, and we need your help to crown the fattest bear of Brooks River! This annual competition, running September 29 through October 5, celebrates the big bruins of Katmai National Park and Preserve as they fatten up ahead of winter. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fbw-press-release-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/preserve-plane-crash.htm Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:49:00 EST On Saturday, July 31, at approximately 5:00 pm, the park was notified that a Cessna 206 on floats, operated by Branch River Air, crashed during take off. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/preserve-plane-crash.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/aviation-mishap.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:12:00 EST On the morning of Monday, July 19, park rangers received a report that a plane made a forced landing on a hillside in the lower American Creek area of Katmai National Park and Preserve. The pilot and passenger were safely evacuated by an NPS float plane that was operating in the area. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/aviation-mishap.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-brooks-river-2021.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:13:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve, under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent, is initiating a temporary closure on the Brooks River between the downstream reach of the active Brooks River falls closure and a further downstream point indicated by a closure sign on the bank of the Brooks River. Initially this closure will last 72 hours but may need to be extended in duration or expanse depending on the evolution of related concerns. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-brooks-river-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/minor-injuries-in-bear-incident.htm Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:00:00 EST A bear-inflicted human injury occurred in Katmai National Park near the confluence of the Savonoski and Grosvenor Rivers at approximately 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 30. One visitor sustained injuries to his forearm before bear spray could be deployed to deter the bear. National Park Service Rangers provided emergency medical care to the visitor. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/minor-injuries-in-bear-incident.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2021-bear-pin-winner.htm Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:33:00 EST Katmai National Park is excited to reveal the winning design selected for the 2021 Brooks Camp Bear Pin Design Competition, submitted by Alaska artist Ecola Collier. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2021-bear-pin-winner.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/campground-capacity-increasing.htm Fri, 21 May 2021 02:30:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve (Katmai) is pleased to announce that it has increased the capacity of the Brooks Camp Campground to 50% for the 2021 season, following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The additional camping permits become available to the public beginning June 4, 2021 at 8:00 am AKDT on www.recreation.gov. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/campground-capacity-increasing.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2021-campground-reservations.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:43:00 EST 2021 Brooks Camp campground reservations will open on March 5, 8:00 am AKST, at 25% capacity. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2021-campground-reservations.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2021-brooks-camp-bear-pins-logo-contest.htm Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:42:00 EST The National Park Service invites artists from the Southwest Alaska region to submit designs for use on Brooks Camp 2021 Bear Etiquette Pins. The selected design will appear on thousands of bear pins distributed to Brooks Camp visitors this summer. In addition to the satisfaction of seeing their artwork reaching an audience from around the world, the winner will also receive a pair of pins as an award. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2021-brooks-camp-bear-pins-logo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-proposes-construction-of-the-brooks-camp-wastewater-solids-treatment-pond.htm Tue, 05 Jan 2021 02:44:00 EST Katmai has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the environmental impacts associated with construction of a replacement wastewater solids treatment pond (WSTP) necessary for the disposal of biosolids generated in the Brooks Camp area of the park. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-proposes-construction-of-the-brooks-camp-wastewater-solids-treatment-pond.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2020-fbw-winner.htm Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:35:00 EST Online fans joining in the Fat Bear Week celebration voted bear 747 as the 2020 Fat Bear Week champion. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2020-fbw-winner.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fat-bear-week-2020.htm Fri, 25 Sep 2020 08:30:00 EST Fat Bear Week 2020 begins Wednesday, September 30th! Matchups will be open for voting from 12 - 10 p.m. Eastern (8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Alaska). https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fat-bear-week-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bcda-reopening.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:37:00 EST Beginning August 8, 2020, Katmai NP&P will reopen access to the Brooks Camp Developed Area for day-use visitation. All front and backcountry areas beyond the Brooks Camp Developed Area continue to be available. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bcda-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bcda-temporarily-closed.htm Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:46:00 EST Effective July 27, 2020 at 12:00 AM AKDT the Brooks Camp Developed Area is temporarily closed. Only residents and other authorized persons will be allowed through August 10. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bcda-temporarily-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-lodge-2020.htm Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:03:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve announced today that Brooks Lodge plans to expand guest services to include overnight accommodations starting August 10, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-lodge-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2020-campground-closure.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:46:00 EST In response to Alaska State Mandate 18 and to support the nation’s effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Brooks Camp campground in Katmai National Park and Preserve (Katmai NP&P) will remain closed to overnight camping for the 2020 season. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2020-campground-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bcda-july-update.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:53:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve is increasing recreational access by opening the Brooks Camp Developed Area (BCDA) for day use operations starting today, July 1, 2020. Overnight accommodations both at the Brooks Camp Lodge and campground remain closed. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bcda-july-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2020-bear-pin.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:00:00 EST We are excited to reveal the winning design selected for the 2020 Brooks Camp Bear Pins Design Competition, submitted by local artist LaRece Egli. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2020-bear-pin.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bcda-closure-update.htm Thu, 28 May 2020 13:25:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve continues to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while also supporting Alaska’s efforts to responsibly reopen closed areas when possible. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bcda-closure-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-camp-closure.htm Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:14:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve, in response to health guidance from the State of Alaska and the Bristol Bay Borough, is announcing modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-camp-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-proposes-changes-to-the-2020-park-compendium.htm Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:01:00 EST The Katmai National Park and Preserve, Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, and Alagnak Wild River park compendium will be open for a 30-day public comment period. The compendium is a compilation of all designations, closures and restrictions adopted under the discretionary authority within the regulations covering national parks. This regulatory tool helps manage Alaska's national park areas for the public's enjoyment, use and protection. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-proposes-changes-to-the-2020-park-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/announcing-the-2020-brooks-camp-bear-pins-logo-contest.htm Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:07:00 EST The National Park Service invites artists from the Southwest Alaska region to submit designs for use on Brooks Camp 2020 Bear Etiquette Pins. The selected design will appear on thousands of bear pins distributed to Brooks Camp visitors this summer. In addition to the satisfaction of seeing their artwork reaching an audience from around the world, the winner will also receive a pair of pins as an award. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/announcing-the-2020-brooks-camp-bear-pins-logo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/river-river-in-the-fall-who-s-the-fattest-bear-of-all.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:04:00 EST Fat Bear Week Begins October 2nd. King Salmon, AK – Not even the fabled magic mirror knows who will be crowned the fattest bear on the Brooks River because you get to decide instead! Only time and voters on Katmai National Park and Preserve’s Facebook page will tell. Wednesday, October 2nd kicks off Fat Bear Week 2019! https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/river-river-in-the-fall-who-s-the-fattest-bear-of-all.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/news072419.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:28:00 EST Katmai National Park’s highly anticipated Bears of Brooks River 2019 e-book is now available for download. The park also looks forward to hosting the 5th annual Fat Bear Week contest in early October. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/news072419.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/news063019.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:34:00 EST On June 29 and 30, 2019, Katmai National Park & Preserve (NP&P) celebrated the grand opening of its new elevated bridge across the lower Brooks River. The event marked the end of a challenging project first conceived over a decade ago, as well as the beginning of a new era for Katmai. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/news063019.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/news070919.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:52:00 EST The National Park Service has finalized a Finding of No-Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Olga Lake Right-of-Way Certificate of Access (RWCA) Environmental Assessment, in which it has selected Alternative 2: Issue RWCA Authorizing ORV Trail and Use from KATM 04-137 to KATM 04-136. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/news070919.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/news061019.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:47:00 EST A new elevated bridge and boardwalk now spans the Brooks River, greatly enhancing the safety and movement of both people and wildlife in the Brooks Camp area of Katmai National Park & Preserve. An opening ceremony will be held on June 29, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/news061019.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-extends-public-comment-period-for-olga-lake-right-of-way.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:31:00 EST Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon, AK – Katmai has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the environmental impacts associated with the issuance of a Right-of-Way Certificate of Access for a private inholding in the Olga Lake and Headwaters Creek area of the park, southwest of Brooks Lake. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-extends-public-comment-period-for-olga-lake-right-of-way.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/public-meeting-2019.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2019 08:22:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve wants to hear from the public on its proposal to temporarily close the Brooks River to motorized vessels upriver from the new elevated bridge. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/public-meeting-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-proposes-issuing-right-of-way-southwest-of-brooks-lake.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:36:00 EST Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon, AK – Katmai has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the environmental impacts associated with the issuance of a Right-of-Way Certificate of Access for a private inholding in the Olga Lake and Headwaters Creek area of the park, southwest of Brooks Lake. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-proposes-issuing-right-of-way-southwest-of-brooks-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/research-bay-proposal.htm Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:45:00 EST Katmai has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the construction of an overlook platform at the Research Bay Overlook along the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Road in Katmai National Park and Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/research-bay-proposal.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fattestbear2018.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:18:00 EST King Salmon, AK – In the tournament to be the tubbiest on the tundra, bear 409 Beadnose is the undisputed heavyweight champion for 2018. Online fans voted bear 409 “Fattest Bear” in the culmination of Fat Bear Week, a March-Madness style competition on the national park’s social media. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fattestbear2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fat-bear-week-begins-october-3rd.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2018 06:00:00 EST Who is the fattest bear on the Brooks River? On Wednesday, October 3rd, Katmai National Park and Preserve kicks-off Fat Bear Week 2018. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fat-bear-week-begins-october-3rd.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-proposes-relocation-of-brooks-campground-trail.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2018 03:00:00 EST Katmai has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the relocation of the Brooks Campground Trail within the Brooks Camp area of Katmai National Park and Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-proposes-relocation-of-brooks-campground-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/plane-crash-in-katmai-national-preserve.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2018 11:06:00 EST Only minor injuries reported in a plane crash at the mouth of Moraine Creek at Kukaklek Lake in Katmai National Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/plane-crash-in-katmai-national-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/charges-pending-for-visitors-who-approached-bears-in-closed-area.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:51:00 EST On August 9, 2018 at approximately 6:50 p.m., two Alaska residents and one out of state visitor entered the closed area below Brooks Falls approaching multiple bears that were actively feeding on a concentrated food source. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/charges-pending-for-visitors-who-approached-bears-in-closed-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/no-injuries-in-two-minor-bear-incidents.htm Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:03:00 EST In the past week at Brooks Camp there have been two minor incidents in which bears made contact with humans. No injuries were sustained in either event. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/no-injuries-in-two-minor-bear-incidents.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/no-injuries-in-naknek-lake-float-plane-incident.htm Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:12:00 EST No injuries were sustained when a float plane tipped and was submerged at Brooks Camp on July 21st. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/no-injuries-in-naknek-lake-float-plane-incident.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/missing-person-john-squires.htm Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:36:00 EST John Squires last seen rafting the American Creek in Katmai National Park on 6/20/2018 https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/missing-person-john-squires.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-launches-centennial-webinar-series.htm Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:50:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve continues its centennial celebration throughout the summer with a series of webinars. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-launches-centennial-webinar-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/man-missing-in-katmai-national-park-after-raft-flips-on-the-american-creek.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:51:00 EST Katmai National Park was notified of a person missing after a rafting incident on American Creek. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/man-missing-in-katmai-national-park-after-raft-flips-on-the-american-creek.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-s-bearcams-begin-streaming-for-2018-season.htm Tue, 19 Jun 2018 06:00:00 EST Katmai National Park & Preserve’s popular Bearcams are back for another summer. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-s-bearcams-begin-streaming-for-2018-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/nps-proposes-to-amend-regulations-for-hunting-and-trapping-on-national-preserves-in-alaska.htm Mon, 21 May 2018 05:12:00 EST Proposed rule will establish consistency with State of Alaska regulations. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/nps-proposes-to-amend-regulations-for-hunting-and-trapping-on-national-preserves-in-alaska.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-tourism-creates-55million-in-economic-benefits.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:44:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 37,818 visitors to Katmai in 2017 spent $58,068,200 in communities near the park. That spending supported 756 jobs in the region and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $84,646,600. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-tourism-creates-55million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-national-park-and-preserve-celebrates-100-years.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:08:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve celebrates its 100th birthday this year. To commemorate the establishment of such an incredible place, all are invited to join the park during our year-long celebration! https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-national-park-and-preserve-celebrates-100-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2018-bear-pin-design-competition-winner.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2018 05:30:00 EST A panel of National Park Service judges selected a design submitted by Naknek resident Ashlie Anderson as the winner of the 2018 Brooks Camp Bear Pin Design Competition. Anderson’s winning design features sockeye salmon and a bear face making up an abstract representation of the number 100—a nod to Katmai’s centennial celebration, taking place this year. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2018-bear-pin-design-competition-winner.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/seasonal-tripod-ban.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:14:00 EST The use of tripods and rail-mounted fixtures will be prohibited on the Brooks Falls Platform from June 15 through August 15 https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/seasonal-tripod-ban.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/winner-2017-pin-design-competition.htm Fri, 14 Apr 2017 04:41:00 EST A panel of park service judges have selected a winning design in the 2017 Brooks Camp Bear Pin Design Competition. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/winner-2017-pin-design-competition.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/design-contest-underway-for-the-2017-brooks-camp-bear-pins.htm Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:03:00 EST This year, members of the local community are invited to enter their designs in a public competition for the 2017 pin—a first in the history of the 20+ year old Brooks Bear Etiquette Program. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/design-contest-underway-for-the-2017-brooks-camp-bear-pins.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/hallo-bay-plane-crash.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:37:00 EST At approximately 12:45 pm on Sunday, January 22, park rangers received a report that a small aircraft had gone down in the Hallo Bay area of the park. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/hallo-bay-plane-crash.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2016-visitor-spending-report.htm Wed, 27 Apr 2016 06:47:00 EST Visitor spending information for Katmai National Park and Preserve, and for National Parks across the U.S. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2016-visitor-spending-report.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/public-meeting-2016-katmai-compendium.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2016 04:58:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve will host a public meeting and information session on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the Naknek Native Village Council Building (Dolly’s Hall) in Naknek. We will be discussing compendium changes for 2016 and be available for other questions. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/public-meeting-2016-katmai-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/solicitation-for-concession-contract-for-guided-sport-fishing-services-on-american-creek.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:42:00 EST The National Park Service has issued a prospectus soliciting proposals for six concession contracts for guided sport fishing and associated boat storage services in Katmai National Park and Preserve. The prospectus explains the business opportunity and the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contracts. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/solicitation-for-concession-contract-for-guided-sport-fishing-services-on-american-creek.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/pike-ridge-workshop.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2015 06:58:00 EST Park managers seek public input on Pike Ridge access issues. Two public workshops are scheduled. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/pike-ridge-workshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/firebanliftedjuly2015.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2015 04:36:00 EST Recent precipitation has moderated fire danger enough that Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alagnak Wild River, and Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve have lifted burn restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/firebanliftedjuly2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/celebrate-independence-day-with-bearcam.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:02:00 EST Katmai National Park and explore.org are pleased to announce that the popular bearcams are back for 2015. Get outside and celebrate Independence Day, but after you’ve finished the barbecue or arrived home after long day at the park, relax with Katmai’s bearcams. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/celebrate-independence-day-with-bearcam.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-commercial-services-strategy.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:38:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve is currently developing a commercial services strategy to provide guidance on how it can best partner with businesses to provide visitor services within the park. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-commercial-services-strategy.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/extreme-fire-danger-in-katmai-national-park-and-preserve.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:41:00 EST Effective immediately, open fires are prohibited in Katmai national park and preserve, Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve and the Alagnak Wild River until further notice. The use of gas grills and barbeques at campsites will be allowed. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/extreme-fire-danger-in-katmai-national-park-and-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/dry-conditions.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:59:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alagnak Wild River, and Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve – Visitors and residents are reminded that as dead vegetation becomes exposed and begins to cure due to dry windy days, elevated fire danger conditions will quickly develop. These conditions mean that given an ignition source, new fires may readily start and spread quickly. Wildland fire managers ask visitors and residents to please use caution with all activities that could start a wildfire. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/dry-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/public-hearing-on-proposed-changes-to-2015-katmai-compendium.htm Mon, 02 Feb 2015 11:54:00 EST Katmai National Park and Preserve will host a public meeting and information session on Monday, February 9, 2015 from 7-9 p.m. at the Naknek Native Village Council Building (Dolly’s Hall) in Naknek. Park staff will be available to discuss upcoming construction projects at Brooks Camp, commercial use authorizations, park resources, the NPS centennial initiative in 2016, and changes to the 2015 superintendent’s compendium. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/public-hearing-on-proposed-changes-to-2015-katmai-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/nps-alaska-sets-hearings-for-sport-hunting-proposals.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:15:00 EST The National Park Service will hold 17 public hearings this fall on proposed regulations and environmental assessment related to sport hunting in Alaska's national preserves. The proposals include prohibitions on taking wolf and coyote pups and adults in early summer when they den and their pelts have little commercial value; the taking of brown bears over bait stations; and the use of artificial light to take black bear cubs and sows with cubs at dens. Other procedural changes and wildlife harvest related changes are also proposed. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/nps-alaska-sets-hearings-for-sport-hunting-proposals.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-camp-visitor-center-hours-for-fall-2014.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:45:00 EST The Brooks Camp Visitor Center will be open through October 12, 2014. Rangers will be available to answer questions and provide mandatory bear safety orientations from 8 AM to 5 PM September 18-30 and 9 AM to 5 PM October 1-12. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/brooks-camp-visitor-center-hours-for-fall-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/nps-alaska-proposes-hunting-regulations-for-national-preserves.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 19:37:00 EST The National Park Service is proposing a permanent federal prohibition on three historically illegal predator hunting practices in Alaska’s national preserves. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/nps-alaska-proposes-hunting-regulations-for-national-preserves.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/wire-snare-removed.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2014 12:28:00 EST A wire snare was successfully removed from a female bear’s neck by a team of biologists and rangers on July 30. The bear, numbered 854 and nicknamed Divot, arrived at Brooks Camp with her yearling cub on July 28 with a wire snare cutting into the flesh on her neck. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/wire-snare-removed.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bearcams-are-live-for-2014.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:14:00 EST Katmai National Park and explore.org are pleased to announce that the popular bearcams are back for 2014. Each summer, brown bears gather to feed on sockeye salmon in the Brooks River. Eight webcams along or near the Brooks River stream live HD footage revealing the drama of the annual sockeye salmon migration and the dozens of brown bears fishing for them. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bearcams-are-live-for-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fire-ban-lifted.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:38:00 EST Recent storms brought sufficient rain to Katmai National Park and Preserve to moderate the fire danger and allow park officials to lift the burn closure. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/fire-ban-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/ania/learn/news/fire-ban-lifted.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:38:00 EST Recent storms brought sufficient rain to Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alagnak Wild River and Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve to moderate the fire danger and allow park officials to lift the burn closure. https://www.nps.gov/ania/learn/news/fire-ban-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/all-open-fires-prohibited-in-katm-alag-ania.htm Thu, 15 May 2014 09:13:00 EST KING SALMON, Alaska - Effective immediately, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alagnak Wild River, and Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve are prohibiting the use of all open fires in the park and preserves due to high fire danger. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/all-open-fires-prohibited-in-katm-alag-ania.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/hearings-set-on-wildlife-hunting-restrictions.htm Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:19:00 EST The National Park Service is holding public hearings in March on temporary restrictions for certain sport hunting practices in several national preserves in Alaska. Public comments on these provisions will be taken from March 9 through March 22. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/hearings-set-on-wildlife-hunting-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/public-meetings-for-2014-park-compendiums.htm Thu, 16 Jan 2014 08:04:00 EST National Park Service compendiums for Alaska are now open for a 30-day public comment period, from January 15 - February 15. The compendium for Katmai National Park and Preserve is a compilation of all designations, closures and restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority within the regulations covering national parks. This regulatory tool helps manage Alaska's national park areas for the public’s enjoyment, use and protection. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/public-meetings-for-2014-park-compendiums.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/new-features-for-katmai-national-park-reservations.htm Tue, 24 Dec 2013 06:01:00 EST Katmai National Park announces that new features on recreation.gov will simplify the reservation process for camping at Brooks Camp and other destinations in the park. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/new-features-for-katmai-national-park-reservations.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/roy-wood-recieves-2013-alaska-region-freeman-tilden-award.htm Wed, 23 Oct 2013 07:43:00 EST Roy Wood, Chief of Interpretation for Katmai National Park & Preserve has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Alaska Region Freeman Tilden Award for his partnership with the Annenberg Foundation’s explore.org to bring the bears of Brooks Camp to the world through the installation and operation of several webcams. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/roy-wood-recieves-2013-alaska-region-freeman-tilden-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/roy-wood-is-the-2013-alaska-region-freeman-tilden-award-recipient.htm Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:56:00 EST Roy Wood, Chief of Interpretation for Katmai National Park & Preserve has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Alaska Region Freeman Tilden Award for his partnership with the Annenberg Foundation’s explore.org to bring the bears of Brooks Camp to the world through the installation and operation of several webcams. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/roy-wood-is-the-2013-alaska-region-freeman-tilden-award-recipient.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/open-fire-ban-lifted-in-katmai-and-alagnak-wild-river.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2013 10:17:00 EST Effective immediately, open fires may be built as allowed by park regulations on all park lands including Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, Katmai National Park and Preserve, and the Alagnak Wild River. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/open-fire-ban-lifted-in-katmai-and-alagnak-wild-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/modified-open-fire-ban-in-katmai-and-alagnak.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:53:00 EST King Salmon, Alaska - Effective immediately, open fires may be built as allowed by park regulations on all park lands within Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve and coastal lands east of the Aleutian Range within Katmai National Park. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/modified-open-fire-ban-in-katmai-and-alagnak.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/open-fires-prohibited.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:41:00 EST Effective immediately, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alagnak Wild River, and Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve are prohibiting the use of all open fires in the park and preserves due to high fire danger. This order will be in effect until the weather and fire conditions change. The period of this ban will generally correspond to fire ban decisions proposed by the Bristol Bay Borough Fire Department but will be managed independently based on the wide geographic range and diversity of available fuels within the various Katmai area drainages. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/open-fires-prohibited.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katm-fire-release-may2013.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 13:17:00 EST High winds caused a campfire to burn a one mile strip of grass along the Cape Douglas coast Sunday, May 19. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katm-fire-release-may2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/nps-releases-brooks-river-visitor-access-eis.htm Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:34:00 EST The National Park Service has released the final Brooks River Visitor Access Environmental Impact Statement, identifying a preferred alternative which calls for the construction of a permanent bridge crossing the Brooks River and other associated developments in Katmai National Park and Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/nps-releases-brooks-river-visitor-access-eis.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-national-preserve-hunting-concession-prospectus.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:42:00 EST The National Park Service has published a business opportunity (prospectus) to solicit offers to operate hunting guide services within Katmai National Preserve. With this public solicitation (# CC-KATM 90X-13) the National Park Service is seeking two qualified concessioners to provide these services for the general public within specific, exclusive, guide areas within Katmai National Preserve. Both guide areas are in the State of Alaska Game Management Unit (GMU) 9C, and the NPS anticipates these concession contracts to extend for 10 years. The application period for this prospectus is from November 9, 2012 through January 18, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-national-preserve-hunting-concession-prospectus.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bearcam-release.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:50:00 EST Katmai National Park, AK & Santa Monica, CA – July 25, 2012 – The image of the giant brown bears of Alaska catching salmon is one of the most iconic symbols of the rugged Alaskan wilderness, and now the dramatic focus of a collection of live HD video streams set up by explore.org, a philanthropic media organization and Katmai National Park, a pristine reserve known internationally for its salmon runs and thriving bear populations. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/bearcam-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-np-considers-bridge-options-at-brooks-camp.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:57:00 EST "Bear jams" could become a thing of the past at Katmai National Park as the National Park Service is considering alternatives to replace the floating bridge over the Brooks River. The floating bridge connects the facilities at Brooks Camp with trails, bear viewing platforms, park operations buildings and a road leading to the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. The bridge is installed annually in the spring, and is removed as the facilities are closed each September. The Brooks River area sees more than 12,000 visitors each summer, making it the most-visited part of the 4 million acre park in Southwest Alaska. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-np-considers-bridge-options-at-brooks-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/comments-sought-on-katmai-hunting-environmental-assessment.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:33:00 EST The National Park Service has prepared an environmental assessment analyzing three alternatives for managing guided hunting services in Katmai National Preserve. The assessment is open for public comment for 30 days through July 23, 2012. Guided hunting has occurred in the preserve since before its establishment as a national preserve in 1980. The proposed action would continue guided hunter concession contracts, with an expectation of issuing 10-year contracts beginning with the Fall 2013 hunt. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/comments-sought-on-katmai-hunting-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-preserve-announces-hunt-ea.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:37:00 EST The National Park Service will begin work on an environmental assessment (EA) next month to consider the reissuance of concession contract (s) and proposed changes for sport hunting guide services within Katmai National Preserve. Because sport hunting is a Congressionally authorized use of the preserve, all options in the EA will propose that guided sport hunting continue in a way that does not result in significant environmental impacts to park resources and values, including the brown bear population, other users, wilderness character, or subsistence uses. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-preserve-announces-hunt-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-aircraft-investigation-begins.htm Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-aircraft-investigation-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/wreckage-of-missing-plane-located.htm Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Debris from the plane carrying three National Park Service employees in Katmai National Park was located on the park's rugged northern coast on Tuesday. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/wreckage-of-missing-plane-located.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/scales-back-search.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that beginning Saturday, September 4, 2010 it will significantly scale back the search for the missing floatplane carrying employees Mason McLeod, brothers Neal and Seth Spradlin, and pilot Marco Alletto. The floatplane disappeared on August 21, 2010 after taking off from Swikshak Bay in Katmai National Park and Preserve. No sign of the floatplane or missing men has been reported since. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/scales-back-search.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/weather-aids-search.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/weather-aids-search.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/targeted-search-effforts-planned.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/targeted-search-effforts-planned.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/search-continues-aug-31.htm Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/search-continues-aug-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/search-resumes-for-missing-plane.htm Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST King Salmon, AK. The search continues today for a missing floatplane in Katmai National Park and Preserve after inclement weather grounded Friday's operations for most of the day. Searchers are concentrating today on completing aerial grid searches and targeting areas where the plane may have disappeared. The single engine floatplane, a deHavilland Beaver operated by Branch River Air Service in King Salmon with the pilot and three National Park Service maintenance employees has been missing since Saturday, August 21, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/search-resumes-for-missing-plane.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/friday-search-map.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Map showing flight tracks conducted since August 22 - 26. Map does not include military search efforts. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/friday-search-map.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-search-day-seven.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-search-day-seven.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-search-day-six.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-search-day-six.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/incident-management-team-joins-search.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST National Park Service Incident Management Team joins in Katmai search efforts https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/incident-management-team-joins-search.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/good-weather-holding-as-air-search-resumes-in-katmai.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST 1 pm - Good weather continued to hold over most of Katmai National Park and Preserve this morning as search aircraft and crews began their fourth day of looking for a missing aircraft with four men on board. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/good-weather-holding-as-air-search-resumes-in-katmai.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/air-search-results-tuesday.htm Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST 9:30 pm - Search aircraft continued their efforts throughout Monday to locate a missing aircraft in Katmai National Park and Preserve. The search will enter its fourth day Tuesday morning. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/air-search-results-tuesday.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-missing-plane-2.htm Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST 11 am - Search aircraft took to the air for a third day this morning in an effort to locate a missing aircraft in Katmai National Park and Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-missing-plane-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-missing-plane-3.htm Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST 3 pm - Search aircraft are continuing their efforts this afternoon to locate a missing aircraft in Katmai National Park and Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/katmai-missing-plane-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/plane-and-employees-missing-in-katmai.htm Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Multiple aircraft spent much of the day today in an unsuccessful effort to locate a missing aircraft in Katmai National Park and Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/plane-and-employees-missing-in-katmai.htm https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/park-staff-shoot-bear.htm Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST On July 13, 2009, park staff was forced to kill a brown bear on the coast of Katmai National Park. https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/park-staff-shoot-bear.htm