Why didn DEC use other methods of food storage (e.g., food lockers and pole hang systems) instead on requiring the use of bear-resistant canisters?
DEC considered the use of alternative methods for keeping food away from bears such as large metal food lockers or pole hanging systems installed near concentrated camping areas and at the interior outposts to keep food away from bears. However, these systems are “non-conforming structures in wilderness areas” according to the State Land Master Plan, and can not be installed in the High Peaks Wildereness Area.
