Why are bears breaking into cars in Yosemite Valley?
Black bears are opportunistic feeders. Bears will break into cars to obtain food if it is more readily available than natural food sources. The only way to solve the problem is to keep ALL sources of unnatural food away from bears! All food and odorous items must be stored in metal food storage boxes provided at all campgrounds, trailheads, and parking areas. DO NOT LEAVE FOOD IN CARS, CAR TRUNKS, OR TENT CABINS. To report trash problems, improper food storage, bear sightings and other bear-related problems, call the SAVE-A-BEAR HOTLINE at: (209) 372-0200 (press 7, then 3).
