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Have you Seen Bears in Harriman State Park?

Have you Seen Bears in Harriman State Park?

Leave Your Bear Anecdote in the Comment Section. Black bears are frequently seen in Harriman State Park, and in 2014, more sightings were occurring near the lean-to shelters.  A 2013 study reported that there are at least 15 black bears living in the park.* If...

…And More Bears. | Hibernation

Bears Walking Around in the Snow?  Never!  (But, Sometimes.) Last week I called the DEC to get information about the need to use a bear canister while camping in Harriman State Park in the winter.  The official word was that bear canisters don’t need to be used...

The Harriman Winter Black Bear | Should You Use a Canister?

Can you confidently hole up in a lean-to, knowing the black bear is snugged away, sleeping like a big fuzzy baby until he wakes in spring, refreshed and ready to kill? Back from a long visit with family in Australia, I found a nice email in my inbox (thanks,...