Announcements

Bear Canisters Now Required

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released its final bear canister regulation for overnight campers in the Eastern High Peaks. The regulation will be effective immediately. The regulation amends Title 6 NYCRR Section 190.13.

According to the regulation, a bear resistant canister is defined as "a commercially made container constructed of solid, non-pliable material manufactured for the specific purpose of resisting entry by bears."

The regulation states that "during the period April 1 through November 30, no overnight camper in the Eastern High Peaks Zone shall fail to use bear-resistant canisters for the storage of all food, food containers, garbage, and toiletries."