Viscera left in lakes can wash up on shore and is only recommended in areas where bears might be attracted to the odor. Fish viscera tossed in lakes or streams often wash up on shore, so this practice recommended only in areas when it is important to cover odors that might attract bears. Be careful with food and odors in bear country. In most backcountry areas of the Northeast, there is the potential for encountering black bears. It is essential to read any information on bears, and to speak with local land managers to learn specifics.
Bears are notable because of the potential threat they represent.
Safeguard your food and equipment and the natural behaviors and habits of all wild animals by storing food correctly. When raccoons are a problem, hang food as you would for bears. For other animals, hang food a few feet above the ground-away from branches or tree limbs. Camp organization and cleanliness take on heightened significance in bear country. The primary concern here is safety, both for the visitor and the bear.