Katmai National Park & Preserve News
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Draft Wilderness Management Plan Available for Comments
December 3, 2024 | 12:00 pm
From December 3, 2024, to February 1, 2025, Katmai National Park & Preserve and Alagnak Wild River seek input on a plan for improving visitor experiences and access in wilderness, backcountry, and wild river areas.
Meeting Notice for Subsistence Caribou Hunt for Igiugig and Kokhanok Residents
November 6, 2024 | 1:58 pm
A public meeting will be held regarding a proposed 90-day limited subsistence caribou hunt for residents of Igiugig and Kokhanok, Alaska.
Brooks River Corridor Reopening at Katmai National Park
October 5, 2024 | 2:30 pm
The lower Brooks River corridor from Brooks Falls downstream to the elevated bridge and boardwalk will reopen at sunrise on Monday, October 7, 2024. During the closure park staff have worked to address habituated bear behavior exhibited by bear #307 and will continue these efforts thru sunset on Sunday, October 6, 2024. One section of the Brooks River downstream from the elevated bridge and boardwalk along with adjacent upland areas on the north side of the river between Brooks River and Brooks Lodge will remain closed due to the presence of a concentrated food source (bear carcass) in the area.
Brooks River Corridor to be Reopened at Katmai National Park
October 4, 2024 | 3:00 pm
The Brooks River corridor below Brooks Falls will reopen at sunrise on Sunday, October 6, 2024. During the closure park staff have worked to address the habituated bear behavior exhibited by bear #307 and will continue these efforts thru sunset on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Brooks River Corridor Closure at Katmai National Park
September 30, 2024 | 3:01 pm
Between September 18 and 29, 2024, there were four known incidents in which a bear received fish from anglers on the Brooks River. To prevent further incidents of bears receiving food, the Brooks River corridor will be closed to all non-subsistence users below Brooks Falls effective immediately, and remain closed until October 31, 2024, or until rescinded by the Superintendent.
Death of a Bear and Fat Bear Week Bracket Postponed at Katmai National Park
September 30, 2024 | 3:00 pm
This morning bear #469 attacked and killed bear #402 at Brooks River, downriver from Brooks Falls, in Katmai National Park. Because of this incident the Fat Bear Week bracket reveal is postponed until tomorrow at 3 pm AKT (7 pm ET), October 1, 2024
Weigh-in with your vote for the fattest bear during Fat Bear Week at Katmai National Park
September 23, 2024 | 10:41 am
Weigh-in with fat bears and vote for your favorite one as Fat Bear Week returns to Katmai National Park & Preserve October 2 – 8, 2024. Choose the bear that has what it takes to survive the winter and experience the crowning of the champion at fatbearweek.org.
Unplanned Road Removal and Restoration
July 29, 2024 | 1:40 pm
On August 1, 2024, Katmai National Park and Preserve will begin removing a 200-foot-long gravel road near Lake Brooks. The road was improperly constructed by the park in 2014 and will be restored to its natural state.
2024 Bear Pin Logo Contest Winner
July 10, 2024 | 3:13 pm
Katmai National Park and Preserve is celebrating a winning design by Cianne Adams, a 13-year-old student from Newhalen, Alaska, that is featured on the Brooks Camp bear pins this summer.
Wildfires Update for Katmai National Park
July 5, 2024 | 10:27 am
Two wildfires are burning within Katmai National Park & Preserve at American Creek and Naknek Lake. Regular monitoring reveals that neither fire is growing significantly or posing an immediate threat to life or property.