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...
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...
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,...