BWCAW Black bear in camp August 13'

While camping solo canoe trip in the bwcaw on the third morning of a six day trip a large male black bear came into camp for a visit, he meant no harm and I was able to get some great video and photos of this beautiful animal.

[@MorettiPyrotechnicsLLC]

What lake was this?

[@drail80s]

That was on Caribou Lake, just above a East Bearskin entry point. It was the 4th or 5th site from the west on Caribou Lake, on the north side.

[@StormLaker]

Did he tip over the privy? I've seen them do this before, in our case it was a shared one between two camp sites on Ensign Lake. Someone had dumped their fish guts in there instead of burying them far back in the woods or out on a rock away from camp for the gulls/eagles. One night I heard some noise outside our tent, and found myself about face to face with Mr. Bear.....I just yelled at him and he took off, lol:-)

[@drail80s]

First time we have had a bear encouter while camping in the BWCAW. He had tipped and ripped the toilet out of its place, there was evidence of tin foil and other food scraps inside he must have been after. Thanks for posting have a nice evening.