- Keep a clean camp. Pick up garbage and store it in a closed vehicle or in a plastic bag tied high on a tree limb. Store all food enclosed in an airtight container, camper or vehicle. Never have food in your tent.
- Don't bury food scraps or pour cooking grease or anything that might be tasty on the ground or into the fire pit. Bears have a tremendous sense of smell and they will come looking for an easy meal.
- If you observe a bear, watch it from a distance and leave it alone. Black bears are not usually aggressive, but the danger may increase as a bear loses its fear of humans.
Keep A Clean Camp To Avoid Conflicts With Bears
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With summer camping season in full swing, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game cautions campers that most conflicts with bears are linked to careless handling of food or garbage. Most conflicts can be avoided by practicing the following: