Grizzly Bear Recovery Area
	SPECIAL ORDER FOR FOOD STORAGE WITHIN GRIZZLY BEAR RECOVERY AREA To provide for public safety and protection of the grizzly bear, a threatened species, regulations as summarized below have been issued under authority of 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b).

Within the grizzly bear recovery area shown to the right, the following requirements must be met: a) Human food and beverages, horse feeds, dog food, etc. either in possession or left unattended must be kept unavailable* to grizzly bears unless being consumed, prepared for consumption, or transported. b) Fish and wildlife carcasses must be kept unavailable to grizzly bears and at least 100 yards from any tent or sleeping area, trailhead, or recreation site, unless being eaten, prepared for eating, or transported. c) Fish and wildlife carcasses must be kept unavailable to grizzly bears except at locations more than 1/2 mile from campsites, trailheads, and recreation areas. d) When departing the area, all food and refuse is removed from any bear resistant containers left in the area.

Items are considered unavailable if they are:

1) stored in a closed, bear resistant container,

2) enclosed within a vehicle constructed of solid, nonpliable material, or

3) suspended at least 1 0 feet clear of the ground at all points and 4 feet
horizontally from any supporting tree or pole.

Violation of this special order is punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. For more detailed information, contact the local Ranger District Office.