Key takeaways

  • Give wildlife space; never feed.
  • Store food properly; carry bear spray where recommended.
  • Bears: make noise, travel in groups. Moose: give a wide berth, especially during calving.

Wildlife Safety

Bears, moose, and other wildlife are part of Alaska. Give them space, never feed them, store food properly, and carry bear spray where recommended.

Bears: Make noise on trails, travel in groups, know how to use bear spray.

Moose: Can be aggressive; give a wide berth especially during calving.

ADF&G wildlife safety