The environs of Big Sandy Lake provide one of the best places for viewing black bears anywhere in the Wind Rivers. For years bears have frequented area campsites in search of food. Although not nearly as dangerous as their cousin. Although considered carnivores. They are primarily nocturnal, but are also active during the day.
Black bears are agile runners, able tree climbers and strong swimmers.
They are not true hibernators. May. Even if you do not see a bear. Pages reproduced from this book are copyrighted material. They are reproduced here with written permission from the publisher.