Trouble bear

[Penns Woods]

July 23, 2026 New York DEC is closing several campsites in the St Regis Canoe Area due to a nuisance bear.

DEC says paddlers should avoid the Western and Northern shores of Long Pond and avoid sites 5 thru 11. The bear has been approaching people looking for food and exhibiting minimal fear of humans and doesn't seem to be deterred by things like bear spray and loud noises.

 

[dramey]

If that happened in Alaska, we would be told to grab our guns in case the bear approached us. I have been told twice in the 42 years I have lived here to grab my gun because of a bear in the campground.

 

[forest runes]

This was due to the improper disposal of food refuse. Bears in wilderness areas are disposed of every year due to negligence by visitors and the misuse of campsites.

 

[Steve in Idaho]

Black bear meat is quite delicious. Problem solved.