Drought Impact Reporter

Visitors to Superior National Forest in Minnesota warned to keep food away from bears
8/14/2021 8:24:11 PM

CATEGORIES:

Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Tourism & Recreation

AFFECTED AREAS:

Cook County, MN
Lake County, MN
Saint Louis County, MN

Start Date: 7/30/2021 -

Drought wiped out berries and some of the other natural foods that bears eat in Superior National Forest. Forest officials were mandating proper food storage for campers, effective immediately. Bears have been observed at campsites, digging in dumpsters at campgrounds or other facilities, and stealing backpacks and coolers. Saint Paul Pioneer Press (Minn.), July 31, 2021

Sources

Saint Paul Pioneer Press . Minnesota bears going hungry in drought; rangers warn campers to store food properly - Saint Paul Pioneer Press (MN). Saturday, July 31, 2021 https://www.twincities.com/2021/07/31/minnesota-bears-going-hungry-in-drought-rangers-warn-campers-to-store-food-properly/.

Visitors to Superior National Forest in Minnesota warned to keep food away from bears8/14/2021 8:24:11 PM

Visitors to Superior National Forest in Minnesota warned to keep food away from bears
8/14/2021 8:24:11 PM