Bear Attractants

The following items may attract a bear to your campsite; so, ensure that they are all properly stored:

• Food
• Coolers
• Beverage containers (pop cans, beer bottles)

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  Garbage
• Pet food/dishes
• BBQ grease
• Bird seed
• Oil/fat
• Fish and fish offal
• Perfumed items (soap, deodorant, toothpaste, sun tan lotion, insect spray, hair spray, etc.)
• Wastewater from cooking or doing dishes
• Tablecloths
• Pots, dishes, cups, etc.
• Plastic containers, even if they are not used for food storage.

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