What to do if you see a black bear?

If you are in your campsite or other place bears shouldn’t be, and you are sure the bear is a black bear, consider trying to move it out of the area. Ensure the bear has a clear and safe escape route with no people or obstacles in its way. read more

If you are physically attacked by a black bear, fight back aggressively with any available object--the bear may consider you as prey! Do not "play dead. " Help protect others by reporting all bear incidents to a park ranger immediately. read more

If you are physically attacked by a black bear, fight back aggressively with any available object--the bear may consider you as prey! Do not "play dead." Help protect others by reporting all bear incidents to a park ranger immediately. read more

If you encounter a black bear, do not make eye contact. If you make eye contact, black bears will take this as an act of aggression. They will put two and two together and go nuts on you and ruin your life. read more