Be Bear Wise:
At your campsite
When enjoying Ontario's campsites,
lakes, forests and hiking trails, it's wise
to remember that you're in the natural
habitat of black bears. Bears have a
keen sense of smell, and are attracted by
the odour of human food and garbage.
To avoid conflicts with bears, prepare
...and be aware
In an immediate emergency call your local
police or 911. To report bear problems call:
1-866-514-2327
(1 866 514 BEAR)
TTY 705 945 7641
For more information, visit our website:
What Campers can do:
Reduce or eliminate odours from yourself, your camp, your clothes and your vehicle
Cook and store your food well away from your text site
Clean fish and store food remains away from your campsite
Burn food scraps and fat drippings thoroughly in a fire
Never cook, eat or store food in your tent - this includes snacks
Store food so that bears cannot reach it - in the trucnk of your car or hanging at least 4 metres (13 feet) about ground
Sleep in clothes other than those you have cooked in
Properly store and pack all garbage
Handle and store pet food with as much care as you do your own