How To Hang A Bear Bag Between 2 Trees

Описание: A fed bear is a dead bear! Proper food storage is an important part of Leave No Trace (LNT) ethics and will guard campsites against future bear attacks/visits and other damage. *Please note that dimension/distance guidelines may vary by region.
Here are the seven steps to bear hang heaven that we followed on the AT:

1) Find two sturdy trees at least 10'/3m apart with branches/knobs 10'/3m feet from the ground and features strong enough to securely tie your rope.

2) Tie end of rope around rock or stick to add weight to your throw.

3) Toss weighted rope over sturdy branches at least 10'/3m up on two trees. This may take some patience and persistence!

4) Secure ends of rope to branches or knobs of each tree.

5) Secure food bag to middle of rope.

6) Reel in and tie down other side to lift food hang.

7) Correct as necessary to ensure food hang is 5'/1.5m away from tree trunks - yes, bears can climb trees!

For best results, follow these 3 Safety Rules for Black Bear country:

1. STORE FOOD OUT OF REACH OF BEARS

Developed Areas - In developed campgrounds and picnic areas, store all your food (including pet food) inside the closed trunk of your vehicle, if possible. Do not store food, cooking utensils or fragrant items, such as soap, toothpaste, or shaving cream in your tent.

Store your food and other bear attractants in the trunk of you car in developed campgrounds and at picnic areas. Please remember to close the trunk!

Backcountry - When camping in the backcountry, put all food in a pack and hang it well off the ground, and away from the vicinity of your tent. It is also wise to hang your pack away from your sleeping, cooking and eating areas.

When camping in the backcountry place all food and other bear attractants (soap, toothpaste, etc.) in a pack or stuff sack and hang it well (at least 10 feet) off the ground and (5 feet) away from the tree trunk using one of these two methods below.

1. NEVER FEED OR APPROACH A BEAR

The Black Bear is an intelligent animal, with the ability to remember food locations and can quickly become accustomed to human sources of food. People who feed bears are creating problems for everyone.

3. KEEP A CLEAN CAMPSITE

In developed campgrounds, reduce the availability of garbage, and consequently garbage odours, by depositing your garbage daily in the bear-proof waste containers. Clean your picnic table and barbecue after every use, and be sure any spilled grease is cleaned up.

When camping in the backcountry, all garbage should be placed in your litter bag and suspended along with the food. To eliminate food odors, dishes should be washed immediately after each meal (well away from your campsite) with food scraps collected in a strainer and packed out with your garbage.

Most human-bear encounters result in no damage to property or harm to people but bears are powerful animals and the potential for damage or injury must be taken seriously.

Visiting Bear Country

Bears, like most animals, constantly look for food. Since bears will hibernate and not eat for up to five months during the winter, they need to find enough food during the rest of the year to restore their fat reserves. Black Bears most often eat nuts, berries, vegetation, or insects and grubs found by ripping apart rotting logs. Their diet can also include young deer fawns, moose calves, spawning suckers, or any carcasses they may find.

Bears are normally shy of humans and quickly get out of your way. However, if they've had luck finding food at campsites, some bears lose their fear and start visiting campsites regularly looking for something to eat. These "campsite" bears can become persistent and destructive nuisances.

Fortunately, human-bear encounters are rare. Increasing your awareness about the importance of a clean campsite, proper disposal of garbage, and what to do when a bear does get too close will help ensure your camping vacation is a safe and memorable experience.

Some text sourced from:
http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/...

Illustrations by Mike Clelland

Additional Media sourced from:

http://rohland.homedns.org:8008/at/at...

Special thanks to YesSireeBob for his help with this production.

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