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  • Bear-Resistant Food Storage Required

    The purpose of this Order is to reduce the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans, protecting wildlife and public health and safety

Alert Start Date: May 24, 2024

Alert End Date: May 23, 2029

Order Number: ARP-2024-04

Contact Information

Contact Name: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland

Contact Number: 970-295-6600

Contact Email: VisitARP@usda.gov

Forest Order

The Food and Refuse Storage Order requires visitors to safely store food and other scented products like toothpaste and deodorant when they’re not actively cooking or eating.

Last updated March 4, 2025