IF YOU PLAN TO VISIT THE GILA NATIONAL FOREST ANYTIME SOON … OFFICIALS THERE ARE WARNING YOU THAT BLACK BEAR ACTIVITY IS ON THE RISE. THE REASON, OF COURSE, IS THE DROUGHT THAT'S CREATED HOT, DRY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE GILA.
FOREST OFFICIALS SAY ANY FOOD YOU BRING INTO THE GILA SHOULD BE PROPERLY STORES AND YOU SHOULD GET RID OF GARBAGE IN A SECURE MANNER SO YOU DON'T ATTRACT ANY BEARS.
