Bears in North Cascades are active at all hours. Never assume you are in a “bear free” area. Be on the lookout for signs of bears and be especially wary in areas where bears may have trouble detecting you such as thick brush, along noisy streams, and in windy conditions. Sometimes, you might see a bear before it is aware of you. In these situations, back away quietly the same way you came and give the bear space. Be watchful when traveling off trail. Bears rest and sleep in day beds where you may have difficulty seeing them. Be especially wary in places where there is food favored by bears; for example, berries or carcasses of large animals. Use extra care and caution in these areas.
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