Black Bear Raiding Tents in Bighorn Canyon NRA Killed

Black bear raiding tents in Bighorn Canyon NRA killed

On Aug. 9, the bear "explored two tent sites, biting a sleeping mattress of one occupant and crushing a tent of another."

Black Bear Euthanized In Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Over the weekend, Bighorn Canyon staff temporarily closed the Black Canyon campground and lethally removed an adult male black bear following a series of concerning incidents at the campground.On August 9th, the bear explored two tent sites, biting a sleeping mattress of one occupant and crushing a tent of another. It is unknown if the bear received a food reward while going through the tents. However, it does seem likely this bear has received …