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Pelton, M. R. (1972). Use of foot trail travelers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to estimate black bear activity. Paper presented at the International Conference on bear Research and Management, Calgary, Alberta.

Abstract

Index trails were hiked by researchers to collect data on bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National park. Additional data were collected from bear survey forms distributed to back packers. While bear activity appeared to be independent of visitor use on a park-wide scale, local densities of bears seemed to be affected by people. Visitors and poachers are probably the greatest factors influencing bear concentrations.

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