DANGEROUS

PARK BEARS and other animals arc WILD
They cause many injuries to visitors

TO PROTECT YOU, OUR REGULATIONS PRO-
HIBIT FEEDING OR MOLESTING THEM

Watch them from a safe distance

PULL OFF THE ROAD AND STAY IN YOUR CAR

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Form 10-108
(June 1957)

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FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS
FOR CAMPERS

As a rule, campers who keep a clean camp,
and use a minimum of odorous foods are less
bothered by bears than those campers who do
not keep a clean camp and allow garbage to
collect. However, any food or food container
that emits an odor is a natural target for bears.
Food left on tables or in open boxes is a definite
invitation to bear damage.

1. Food should not be stored on a table or in
your tent.

2. Seal surplus food in clean wrapping material
or in airtight containers.

3. Keep your food as cool as possible.

4. Metal chests with good locks make fair storage
receptacles, although experience has shown
that not all metal chests are bear-proof.

5. Campground and back-country campers often
suspend their supplies between two trees out
of a bear's reach.

6. Burn all garbage and food containers, includ-
ing cans, in back-country camps.

U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1957 O — 428004 qq