The Conservation Biology Alternative for Grizzly Bear Population Restoration
in the Greater Salmon-Selway Region Central Idaho and Western Montana

XII. SANITATION

(a) Frontcountry Sanitation Measures--Within National Forest and state campgrounds within the population recovery area, efforts will be made to install bear proof garbage containers as soon as possible. Visitors shall be provided information regarding proper food handling and storage methods in grizzly bear country as well as disposal of garbage. These methods shall be consistent with those outlined by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (1987:154-156). Information on proper handling and storage of food and garbage shall also be provided to owners of summer homes and cabins within the population recovery area. Management of garbage dumps within the population recovery zone shall follow recommendations for garbage handling and disposal outlined by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (1987:156).

(b) Backcountry Sanitation Measures--Standard practices for food storage in grizzly bear country shall be required of backcountry users (for details see Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee 1987:154-156). Food, including feed for stock and pets, shall be hung from trees at nighttime or whenever a camp is unoccupied. Bear proof food lockers shall be made available for use in well used backcountry campsites utilized by commercial outfitters. Gut piles shall be kept at least 1/4 mile away from trails and 1/2 mile from camping areas. All game meat must be hung and kept at least 100 yards from sleeping areas. Use of established camps may be adjusted to prevent odor buildup (IGBC 1987).

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