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Bear Management at Brooks Camp | Brooks Live Chat
Published on: Aug. 3 2026
Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park occupies ideal brown bear habitat. While the location of the lodge and park facilities offer amazing brown bear viewing experiences, the location of the buildings and other infrastructure invites conflict with bears. How do park rangers work to live among one of the densest populations of brown bears on Earth? How do they work to protect Brooks Camp's infrastructure from the curiosity of bears? Join Ranger Christine Loberg for an interview with Katmai National Park bear technician Eric Johnston for a converstation about bear and people management at Brooks Camp.
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