Today’s Bear of the Day is Bear 747 from Katmai National Park!

747 is one of the largest and most dominant bears found near Brooks Falls, estimated to weigh over 1400 pounds! Due to his size and ID number, he is often known as Bear Force One! #beartwt #katmai

"KING SALMON, Alaska --- Katmai National Park is pinning its hopes on finding local talent to design the 2026 Brooks Camp bear etiquette pin. The park invites Southwest Alaskan residents of all ages to submit a design for the bear pin. The winning design becomes the official Katmai bear pin that tens of thousands of visitors wear this summer. The winning designer is awarded a set of pins along with the satisfaction of seeing their artwork worn on the jackets and ballcaps of visitors from around the world."

https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/news/2026-brooks-camp-bear-pin-logo-contest.htm

#art #bears #alaska #katmai #nationalparks #nps

🐻🏆 Fat Bear Week 2025 begins September 23, earlier than usual, as #Katmai National Park's brown #bears have packed on weight from a bountiful salmon run. The annual online tournament lets people worldwide vote for their favorite chunky bears preparing for hibernation.

👉 https://www.kpbs.org/news/science-technology/2025/09/19/fat-bear-week-is-here-early-and-the-bears-are-fat-and-playful

#alaska #wildlife #nature #ecology #conservation #animals #salmon