ffective May 1, 2026, the U.S. Forest Service has implemented a strict bear canister mandate in the Pemigewasset Wilderness within the White Mountain National Forest. The order will remain in effect for five years until May 1, 2031. The new rules came after a sharp increase in human-bear conflicts in the Wilderness and a history of ineffective alternative food storage methods in the area.
Bear Can Requirements in the White Mountains
The mandate specifically requires the use of IGBC-certified, …
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