Report from the USFS, Kawishiwi Ranger Station, Ely MN
Bears
are really active right now—reports from the old Service Center on
Central Avenue in Ely, to the Passi Road on Burntside, to the large island in the South
Arm of Knife Lake and even Lakes One and Two.
Now
is the time to put bird feeders away, stash any trash in secure buildings, and
be extra mindful when camping in the BWCAW. Please remember, coolers are NOT
bear resistant containers. Once a bear gets hold of food it will return many
times to the same site looking for more food. Save a bear and be stingy with
your left overs.
·
The
report received from the large island in the South Arm of Knife included
tents torn. This is likely a mother bear and cubs who have been pretty active
in this area.
· No specific details on the bear in Lake Two area. It may have damaged a tent.
·
A
bear on Lake One got a group’s entire food bag. No information on which site.
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| Hang your food bag or use a bear resistant food barrel |
·
The
bear in the Service Center was easily scared away. The
bear on the Passi Road destroyed some bird feeders.
