Predicting black bear activity at backcountry campsites in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Larson WG and Smith TS. 2019. Predicting black bear activity at backcountry campsites in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Human-Wildlife Interactions. 13(1):125-141
From 2014–2016, the authors studied the nature and frequency of bear activity within BRCA, with an emphasis on bear–campsite relationships, by analyzing bear activity data using radiocollared bears, remote camera monitoring of areas containing features of interest, campsite assessments, and analysis of human–bear interaction reports. A number of modifications and recommendations are made to help minimize human–bear interactions.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Larson, Wesley; Smith, Thomas
- Units
- BRCA
- Keywords
- black bears, Bryce Canyon National Park, campsite assessment, human–bear interactions, Paunsaugunt Plateau, Ursus americanus, Utah