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Bear Encounters

Your safety os important in bear country. Please report any bear encounters you experience while visiting the Gates of the Arctic by downloading the Alaska Bear Encounter Report Form and e-mailing it to kyle_joly@nps.gov and mathew_sorum@nps.gov. We use this data to help identify issues and areas that may be unsafe to both humans and bears.

For additional information about staying safe in bear country, explore our Bear Safety web page.

Last updated: July 2, 2025

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