Episode 56: Bringing Protection Into The Backcountry

WHERE BEAR RESISTANT CANISTERS ARE REQUIRED

As mentioned, each park area decides what bear canisters are permitted. This information changes frequently. You will need to check the park area website for the latest requirements, pick-up locations, and fees.

Here is the most current information (as of March 2017) on where, what, and when bear-resistant containers are required.

Alaska

Gates of the Arctic National Park – all treeless areas; canister rent is free.
Glacier Bay National Park – all treeless areas; canister rent is free.
Denali National Park – selected areas; canister rent is free.

California

Sierra Wild, jointly operated by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, provides an overview of allowed bear canisters in the Sierra and an overview map of where canisters are required in the Sierra.

Yosemite National Park – entire backcountry; daily canister rental fee.
Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks – selected areas from May 1 – Oct 31; daily canister rental fee.
Inyo National Forest – selected areas; daily canister rental fee.
Lassen Volcanic National Park – entire backcountry from Apr 16 – Nov 30; daily canister rental fee.

Colorado

Rocky Mountain National Park – entire backcountry below treeline from May 1 – Oct 31; daily canister rental fee at Estes Park Mountain Shop.

State of Washington

Federal Lands

US Forest Service (National Forest Lands)
- Colville National Forest
- Idaho Panhandle National Forest: Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry and Priest Lake Ranger Districts
National Park Service (National Parks)
- North Cascades National Park (page 10-11)
Bureau of Land Management Lands
- No Food Storage Regulations Found

Indian Reservations

No Food Storage Regulations Found

State Managed Lands

No Food Storage Regulations Found

State of Montana

Federal Lands

US Forest Service (National Forest Lands)
- Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness
- Custer-Gallatin National Forest
- Flathead National Forest combined Food Storage Orders (updated 3/5/2017)
  - Flathead National Forest (Tally Lake Ranger District and Island Unit of Swan Lake Ranger District)
  - Flathead, Lewis & Clark, Lolo, and Helena National Forests in Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (see attached for map boundaries)
- Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest combined Food Storage Orders (updated 3/5/2017)
  - Helena National Forest (Lincoln Ranger District Lands South of Hwy 200)
  - Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest (Belt Creek -White Sulphur Springs, Judith -Mussellshell, and Townsend Ranger Districts)
- Kootenai National Forest
- Lolo National Forest
- Idaho Panhandle National Forest: Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake Ranger Districts
National Park Service (National Parks)
- Yellowstone National Park
- Glacier National Park
Bureau of Land Management Lands
- Missoula Field Office

Indian Reservations

Flathead Indian Reservation
Blackfeet Indian Reservation (pages 31- 33)

State Managed Lands

Montana Wildlife Management Areas (see page 5 and 7-9)
Smith River State Park

State of Idaho

Federal Lands

US Forest Service (National Forest Lands)
National Park Service (National Parks)
- Yellowstone National Park
Bureau of Land Management Lands
- No Food Storage Regulations Found

Indian Reservations

No Food Storage Regulations Found

State Managed Lands

No Food Storage Regulations Found

State of Wyoming

Federal Lands

US Forest Service (National Forest Lands)
- Bridger-Teton National Forest (combined with Shoshone National Forest)
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Shoshone National Forest (combined with Bridger-Teton National Forest)
National Park Service (National Parks)
Bureau of Land Management Lands
- No Food Storage Regulations Found

Indian Reservations

No Food Storage Regulations Found

State Managed Lands

No Food Storage Regulations Found

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	Podcast:		Trust The Trail
	Episode:		Episode 56: Bringing Protection Into The Backcountry
	Category:		Sports & Recreation
	Duration:		00:52:12
	Publish Date:		2018-05-03 06:00:50
	Description:		On this episode we share our knowledge with the best way to store your food while in the backcountry, how to hang your food bag, and discuss the Bear Canister debate. Is it really necessary to bring one? We also will give you a list of all the National Parks that require a Bear Canister for backpacking Why it’s necessary Best way to store food How to hang your food bag The Bear Canister debate List of National Park that require bear canister How to hang a Bear Bag PCT Style Ursack Bear Resistant Sack Bag LOKSAK Opsak Barrier OPD2-12 X 20, Inner Dimensions: 12.25″x 20″,2pk Storage Bags WHERE BEAR RESISTANT CANISTERS ARE REQUIRED As mentioned, each park area decides what bear canisters are permitted. This information changes frequently. You will need to check the park area website for the latest requirements, pick-up locations, and fees. Here is the most current information (as of March 2017) on where, what, and when bear-resistant containers are required. Alaska Gates of the Arctic National Park – all treeless areas; canister rent is free. Glacier Bay National Park – all treeless areas; canister rent is free. Denali National Park – selected areas; canister rent is free. California Sierra Wild, jointly operated by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, provides an overview of allowed bear canisters in the Sierra and an overview map of where canisters are required in the Sierra. Yosemite National Park – entire backcountry; daily canister rental fee. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks – selected areas from May 1 – Oct 31; daily canister rental fee. Inyo National Forest – selected areas; daily canister rental fee. Lassen Volcanic National Park – entire backcountry from Apr 16 – Nov 30; daily canister rental fee. Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park – entire backcountry below treeline from May 1 – Oct 31; daily canister rental fee at Estes Park Mountain Shop. New York The Adirondack Mountains Eastern High Peaks Wilderness – entire backcountry between Apr 1 – Nov 30; rentals available at many nearby outfitters . Washington Olympic National Park – selected areas; daily canister rental fee at Wilderness Info Centers. North Cascades National Park – selected areas from Jun 1 – Nov 15; canister rentals free at several park office locations. Wyoming Grand Teton National Park – entire backcountry unless food lockers are in place. *Food Storage Regulations Organized by State – Last updated: October 7, 2015* State of Washington Federal Lands US Forest Service (National Forest Lands) Colville National Forest Idaho Panhandle National Forest: Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry and Priest Lake Ranger Districts National Park Service (National Parks) North Cascades National Park (page 10-11) Bureau of Land Management Lands No Food Storage Regulations Found Indian Reservations No Food Storage Regulations Found State Managed Lands No Food Storage Regulations Found State of Montana Federal Lands US Forest Service (National Forest Lands) Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Custer-Gallatin National Forest Flathead National Forest combined Food Storage Orders (updated 3/5/2017) Flathead National Forest (Tally Lake Ranger District and Island Unit of Swan Lake Ranger District) Flathead, Lewis & Clark, Lolo, and Helena National Forests in Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (see attached for map boundaries) Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest combined Food Storage Orders (updated 3/5/2017) Helena National Forest (Lincoln Ranger District Lands South of Hwy 200) Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest (Belt Creek -White Sulphur Springs, Judith -Mussellshell, and Townsend Ranger Districts) Kootenai National Forest Lolo National Forest Idaho Panhandle National Forest: Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake Ranger Districts National Park Service (National Parks) Yellowstone National Park Glacier National Park Bureau of Land Management Lands Missoula Field Office Indian Reservations Flathead Indian Reservation Blackfeet Indian Reservation (pages 31- 33) State Managed Lands Montana Wildlife Management Areas (see page 5 and 7-9) Smith River State Park State of Idaho Federal Lands US Forest Service (National Forest Lands) Caribou-Targhee National Forest Kootenai National Forest Idaho Panhandle National Forest: Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry and Priest Lake Ranger Districts National Park Service (National Parks) Yellowstone National Park Bureau of Land Management Lands No Food Storage Regulations Found Indian Reservations No Food Storage Regulations Found State Managed Lands No Food Storage Regulations Found State of Wyoming Federal Lands US Forest Service (National Forest Lands) Bridger-Teton National Forest (combined with Shoshone National Forest) Caribou-Targhee National Forest Shoshone National Forest (combined with Bridger-Teton National Forest) National Park Service (National Parks) Grand Teton National Park John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway Yellowstone National Park Bureau of Land Management Lands No Food Storage Regulations Found Indian Reservations No Food Storage Regulations Found State Managed Lands No Food Storage Regulations Found Huge thank you! It’s because of people like you that inspire us to keep podcasting our passion. If you’ve been enjoying the show and want to help others find it, We’d love a review from you in iTunes. Each and every review helps more people find the show (each one counts and we are super grateful). To leave a review, click here and then go to “ratings and reviews”. It takes one minute and we read every one? Please help support us on Patreon so we can keep up the weekly Podcast’s. We promise you won’t be disappointed. The post Episode 56: Bringing Protection Into The Backcountry appeared first on Scott and Ariane.
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Episode 56: Bringing Protection Into The Backcountry

WHERE BEAR RESISTANT CANISTERS ARE REQUIRED

Alaska

California

Colorado

New York

Washington

Wyoming

State of Washington

Federal Lands

Indian Reservations

State Managed Lands

Federal Lands

Indian Reservations

State Managed Lands

State of Idaho

Federal Lands

Indian Reservations

State Managed Lands

State of Wyoming

Federal Lands

Indian Reservations

State Managed Lands