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New Food Storage Rules
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:23 am
by JerryB
I just got my permit for this year and NPS included an insert on "new" food storage rules. As I read it, keeping food in ziplock bags and in backpacks is sufficient. The first preference is for use of coolers and hard sided containers, which seems geared toward boaters (unless we start using bear canisters), but it is stated as a preference and not a hard requirement.
For me, this represents no change in practice. I assume that is the case for just about everyone, so I am not sure I understand the action taken by NPS.
Re: New Food Storage Rules
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 9:28 pm
by Tampico
I don't get it either. Are they worried one of the last three wolves on the island is going to get into your food?
Re: New Food Storage Rules
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 9:33 pm
by Tightlines01
I believe it's more worried about the thieving ground squirrels or camp foxes.
Re: New Food Storage Rules
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 8:01 am
by Ingo
If I recall, they started emphasizing the food storage rules a few years ago when the wolves started frequenting the campgrounds more (and there were still 9 last year). I don't think they're really new so much as they've just emphasized them more. And anything to keep the squirrels at bay ain't bad. We had one chew through the tent mesh, a canvas Duluth pack, and the ziplock to get to the trail mix.
Re: New Food Storage Rules
Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 7:27 am
by jerry
Where were you when they did that damage?
Re: New Food Storage Rules
Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 7:48 am
by Ingo
jerry wrote:Where were you when they did that damage?
Wood Lake if I recall--or maybe Lake Ritchie canoe. The actual damage wasn't terrible, just little holes. They little buggers were trying to get into the food pack as we cooked, so we set it inside the tent door--didn't work! After that we made sure it stayed in the center of the tent away from the walls and didn't have any more issues.