Convince the animal that you are not prey, but a danger to it. Fight back if attacked. Bears - Minimize bear encounters by keeping a clean camp and storing food properly. Black bears are common in the park. To survive as a species, they require wild habitat and freedom.
Black bears are opportunistic foragers.
Even one successful food snatching can instill a behavior that may require their removal. Therefore, it is important for wilderness visitors to keep a clean camp by properly storing food, garbage or other scented items, and washing dishes promptly. Read Food Storage . There have been several instances of aggressive bears in the Olympics. No injuries have been reported, but property was damaged and bears have acted in a threatening manner.