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4-Aug-23 Otis at Wallflower's Wall | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Report Updates

August 4, 2023
Otis Fishing Report UPDATE

Otis Fishing Report UPDATE for August 4, 2023 We shut down just after 6:15 p.m. Katmai time. Otis...
Nature's FolioAug 5, 2023Oct 17, 2023
5-Aug-23 Otis with Fish during the Overnights | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

August 5, 2023
Otis Prelim Overnights Report

Otis Fishing Prelim Overnights REport for August 5, 2023 Otis Prelim Overnights Report for August 4-5, 2023: Hey,...
Nature's FolioAug 5, 2023Oct 17, 2023
4-Aug-23 Otis in His Office | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

August 4, 2023
Otis Fishing Mini-Report

Otis Fishing Mini-Report for August 4, 2023 For the first time in a week, I sat down to...
Nature's FolioAug 4, 2023Aug 19, 2023
29-Jul-23 Otis stands on rocks | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Report Updates

August 3, 2023
Otis “No Update” UPDATE

Otis Fishing Report “No Update” UPDATE for August 3, 2023 Otis “No Update” Update 🙂 To my knowledge,...
Nature's FolioAug 3, 2023Oct 17, 2023
26-Jul-23 Otis Office Fish | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Report Notes

July 31, 2023
Otis Fishing Report NOTE

Otis Fishing Report Note for July 31, 2023 Just catching up, and seeing people mention that Otis hasn’t...
Nature's FolioJul 31, 2023Oct 17, 2023
27-Jul-23 Otis Holding up Wallflower's Wall | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Report Notes

July 30, 2023
Otis Fishing Report NOTE

Otis Fishing Report Note for July 30, 2023 Otis Fishing Report Note: I posted a rather lengthy update...
Nature's FolioJul 30, 2023Oct 17, 2023
29-Jul-23 Otis stands on rocks | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Report Updates

July 29, 2023
Otis Fishing Report UPDATE

Otis Fishing Report UPDATE for July 29, 2023 When we left you about 10:00 p.m. Katmai time yesterday,...
Nature's FolioJul 30, 2023Oct 17, 20232 Comments on July 29, 2023
Otis Fishing Report UPDATE
29-Jul-23 Otis in His Office | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

July 29, 2023
Otis Fishing Report

Otis Fishing Report for July 29, 2023 We’d really love to do a solid Otis Fishing Report for...
Nature's FolioJul 29, 2023Aug 19, 2023
28-Jul-23 Otis Atop Alice's Restaurant Rock | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Report Updates

July 28, 2023
Otis Fishing Report UPDATE

Otis Fishing Report UPDATE for July 28, 2023 Because we know the better part of chat has their...
Nature's FolioJul 29, 2023Oct 17, 2023
28-Jul-23 Iconic Otis in His Office Fishing | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

July 28, 2023
Otis Fishing Report

Otis Fishing Report for July 28, 2023 Just 20 minutes into the new day, Otis earns himself another...
Nature's FolioJul 28, 2023Aug 19, 2023
27-Jul-23 Otis with Fish in His Office | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Report Updates

July 27, 2023
Otis Fishing Report UPDATE

Otis Fishing Report UPDATE for July 27, 2023 Shortly after my bedtime (because I clearly need more sleep...
Nature's FolioJul 28, 2023Oct 17, 2023
27-Jul-23 Otis Holding up Wallflower's Wall | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

July 27, 2023
Otis Fishing Report

Otis Fishing Report for July 27, 2023 In the Overnights, the bears are bear-ly discernable from the bugs,...
Nature's FolioJul 27, 2023Aug 19, 2023
26-Jul-23 The Pirate Chase by User Rae_Rae | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Report Updates

July 26, 2023
Otis Fishing Report UPDATE

Otis Fishing Report UPDATE for July 26, 2023 We’re here to talk about a Bear. A special Bear....
Nature's FolioJul 27, 2023Aug 19, 2023
26-Jul-23 Otis Office Fish | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

July 26, 2023
Otis Fishing Report

Otis Fishing Report for July 26, 2023 You’re probably wondering how we got here. 🙂
Nature's FolioJul 26, 2023Aug 19, 20232 Comments on July 26, 2023
Otis Fishing Report
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What's This Fishing Report?

Bear No. 480 Otis frequents Katmai National Park in Alaska each summer in his quest for Alaskan sockeye salmon. And there's a reason we count the number of salmon he consumes on cam. Click to read more about Otis. Katmai Bear 480 Otis

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More About Brooks Falls Bears?

Check out The Bears of Brooks Falls by Explore's resident naturalist Michael Fitz! Click HERE to purchase on Amazon now. The Bears of Brooks Falls by Michael Fitz | Image Copyright Michael Fitz
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Otis: Beloved Bear & Movie Star Too!

He's our beloved bear, but did you know he's also a Disney™ star? Otis makes an appearance at Brooks Falls in the 2014 family movie by Disney Nature™ Bears -- a heartwarming adventure about a mama bear and her two spring cubs. Rent it on Amazon this weekend or buy the Bonus Features version! DisneyNature Bears Movie Poster

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