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Fat Bear Week 2026 opens voting with record bear families in the bracket

Guardian details record bear families ahead of tournament

2 Sep 18 9:00 AM · 5d ago · 2 articles · 1 source · development 2 of 5

The Guardian reports the 12th annual Fat Bear Week begins Monday with a record 19 bear families and 37 cubs at Brooks Camp, citing park superintendent Mark Sturm and Explore.org naturalist Mike Fitz on the event's origins and ecological stakes.

Guardian details record bear families ahead of tournament
Guardian Environment

“There are more cubs at Brooks Camp this year than have been seen in a long time... A new generation of fat bears is taking shape, and they’re off to a strong start.”

Mark Sturm

Chunk (Bear 32) Defending Fat Bear Week championMark Sturm Katmai National Park superintendentMike Fitz Explore.org resident naturalist, Fat Bear Week co-creatorBucky Contestant bear, described as a rising star

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    first by Guardian Environment, 5d ago · also Guardian US

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