Form 10-405 Tatshenshini-Alsek River Bear Report and Instructions

NPS Form 10-405 (Rev. 12/2019)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0281
Expiration Date ##/##/####

TATSHENSHINI-ALSEK RIVER BEAR REPORT
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE
Bear Management Division
P.O. Box 140
Gustavus, AK 99826
Telephone: (907) 697-2608

GUIDE TO BEAR REPORTING FOR RIVER TRAVELERS
The National Park Service (NPS) uses NPS Form 10-405, “Tatshenshini-Alsek River Bear Report” to record any bear sightings during
your trip. Please refer to the back of this page for help in filling out the form. Mark the location of any bear sightings made by your
group with an “X” and mark the locations of your campsites with a “C” on the attached maps. GPS locations are especially
helpful. Please be sure to record the datum in which the points were collected.

At the end of your trip please return your bear report forms along with your trip survey form to the Dry Bay Ranger, Glacier Bay National
Park, or Kluane National Park. If you encounter dirty campsites left by previous users or observe unsafe or inappropriate behavior by
other groups please report this information as well. If you have a serious conflict with a bear such as a bear causing injury to a
person, obtaining food, or causing major property damage, please use the emergency contact information listed below as
soon as possible to report the incident. The continued safety of future visitors and bears along the Tatshenshini Alsek River corridor
is the responsibility of all users.

CONTACTS:
In Kluane National Park:

In Glacier Bay National Park and
Tatshenshini-Alsek Park:

To report bear-human conflicts, call:
1-867-634-7279 (8am to 5pm, leave message)

To report bear-human conflicts, call:
1-907-697-2627 (7am to 9pm, leave message)

24hrs Emergency:
1 -877-852-3100 (toll free)

24hrs Emergency:
1 -907-697- 2651

Park Mailing Address:
Kluane National Park
P.O. Box 5495
Haines Junction, Yukon
Y0B 1L0

Park Mailing Address:
Glacier Bay National Park
Attn: Bear Management
P.O. Box 140
Gustavus, AK. 99826

NPS Form 10-405 (Rev. 12/2019)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0281
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Group Name

Please indicate your group name and/or trip leader’s name along with your start date.

Sighting Number

Use the Sighting Number to identify the bear location on the map provided on the back of the sighting
form.

Date

Enter the date using Day/Month/Year format.

Time

Enter the time using 24-hr clock format.

Species

If you are certain of the species circle the appropriate option, otherwise circle unknown. Note: grizzly
includes both interior grizzly and coastal brown bears.

Total Number

Enter the total number of bears seen together.

Bear Unit Type

If you can determine that the bear(s) were adult or subadults or family groups circle the appropriate
option. If you are uncertain circle unknown, if the available options do not describe the bears that you
saw also circle unknown and describe in Comments section.

Distance to Bear

Estimate the minimum distance between you and the bear(s) in meter.

Bear Aware of Group

Was the bear(s), at any point aware of you? Circle “Yes” or “No”

Bear Reaction to Group

If the bear(s) was aware of you circle the appropriate option describing its reaction. If the bear(s)
reaction does not fit any option circle other and describe in Comments section.

Activity of Group

Circle the option describing your activity at time of sighting the bear(s). If you were involved in an activity
other than the available options circle other and describe in Comments section.

Number in Group

Enter the number of people in your group observing the bear(s).

Comments

If you choose the option “other” describe here. Please describe location and if bear was observed from
camp, please indicate which campsite. Please include additional comments that you feel are important
in this section.

Your cooperation in reporting bear observations and interactions on the river will enhance the safety of future rafters as well as
protection of bears. Bear sighting data helps us determine bear movements, habitat use, and species distribution, as well as gain
valuable insight on population dynamics. First-hand accounts of how bears respond to people are important in understanding and
detecting changes in bear behavior and identifying potential problem areas. We value any comments and insights you may have
based on your experience on the Tatshenshini and Alsek River. Thank you for your participation!
If you would like this bear report mailed to you after the data is copied, please provide a return address here:

NPS Form 10-405 (Rev. 12/2019)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0281
Expiration Date ##/##/####

TATSHENSHINI-ALSEK RIVER BEAR REPORT

Please fill out one line for every bear sighting. If a bear entered camp, approached people, damaged gear,
obtained food, and/or was aggressive, after completing this form you must also fill out
NPS Form 406 “Glacier Bay Bear Information Management Report”
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE
Bear Management Division
P.O. Box 140
Gustavus, AK 99826
Telephone: (907) 697-2608

GROUP NAME:

Sight
No. Date (D/M/Y)

TAKE-OUT DATE:

Time in
24 hr
Clock

Species

Total
Dist. to
No. Bear Unit Bear
Seen
Type
(m)
Bear Aware of Group?

Bear
Reaction
to Group

Activity of
No of
Group Observers

1

GR/BL/UN

12345

Yes / No / Unknown

123456

12345

2

GR/BL/UN

12345

Yes / No / Unknown

123456

12345

3

GR/BL/UN

12345

Yes / No / Unknown

123456

12345

4

GR/BL/UN

12345

Yes / No / Unknown

123456

12345

5

GR/BL/UN

12345

Yes / No / Unknown

123456

12345

6

GR/BL/UN

12345

Yes / No / Unknown

123456

12345

7

GR/BL/UN

12345

Yes / No / Unknown

123456

12345

8

GR/BL/UN

12345

Yes / No / Unknown

123456

12345

9

GR/BL/UN

12345

Yes / No / Unknown

123456

12345

10

GR/BL/UN

12345

Yes / No / Unknown

123456

12345

Location Description/ Campsite Name /
GPS position / Other Comments

CODES
Species
GR = Grizzly
BL = Black
UN = Unknown

Bear Unit Type
1 = Subadult(s)
2 = Adult(s)
3 = Female/cubs of year
4 = Female/older cubs
5 = Other or Unknown

Bear Reaction to Group
1 = No Reaction
2 = Walked Towards
3 = Ran Towards
4 = Walked Away
5 = Ran Away
6 = Other or Unknown

Activity of Group
1 = In Raft on River
2 = In Camp
3 = Rest Break
4 = Hiking
5 = Other or Unknown

Note: Please mark sighting
location on map, and please note
in comments if bear was on
opposite side of the river.

RECORDS RETENTION: TEMPORARY. Destroy/delete 3 years after closure. (NPS Records Schedule, Resource Management and Lands (Item 1D) (N1-79-08-1))

NPS Form 10-405 (Rev. 12/2019)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0281
Expiration Date ##/##/####

NOTICES

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT
We are collecting this information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501) and 36 CFR 1-7, 12 and 13 which authorize the National Park Service to request applicants
to fill out this form to monitor resources in the Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. This information is being collected to allow the Park management to make judgements
necessary to enhance the safety and enjoyment of both the visitors and wildlife. You are not required to respond to this or any other Federal agency-sponsored information collection
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

ESTIMATED BURDEN STATEMENT
Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate, or any aspects of this form
or instructions, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service, 1201 Oakridge Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525.

NPS Form 10-405 (Rev. 12/2019)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0281
Expiration Date ##/##/####

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NPS Form 10-405 (Rev. 12/2019)
National Park Service

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Expiration Date ##/##/####

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