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19-Oct-23 Golden Otis | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 19, 2023
Otis Fishing Report

Otis Fishing Report for October 19, 2023: Just before 9:00 a.m. Katmai time, we catch up to Otis...
Nature's FolioOct 19, 20234 Comments on October 19, 2023
Otis Fishing Report
18-Oct-23 Otis Meanders at Brooks Falls | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 18, 2023
Otis Fishing Report

Otis Fishing Report for October 18, 2023: At 4:39 p.m. Katmai time on Riffles cam, we see movement...
Nature's FolioOct 18, 20232 Comments on October 18, 2023
Otis Fishing Report
15-Oct-23 Otis Heads Down River | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 17, 2023
Otis Fishing Not-A-Report

Otis Fishing Not-A-Report for October 17, 2023: Greetings, Fellow Bear Aficionados! We would love to fill this space...
Nature's FolioOct 17, 2023
18-Aug-23 Otis in his Office | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Report Notes

October 16, 2023
Otis Fishing Report NOTE

Otis Fishing Report Note for October 16, 2023: So far, no Otis today on Brooks Falls, Brooks Falls...
Nature's FolioOct 16, 2023Oct 17, 20237 Comments on October 16, 2023
Otis Fishing Report NOTE
15-Oct-23 Otis Smells Amelia's Scent - 708 Amelia lower left | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 15, 2023
Otis Fishing Report

Otis Fishing Report for October 15, 2023: Otis graced us with another Quick Hit today, but first…
Nature's FolioOct 15, 2023Oct 15, 2023
14-Oct-23 Otis Eats Salmon Scraps | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 14, 2023
Otis Fishing Report

Otis Fishing Report for October 14, 2023: It’s a quiet Saturday evening following a long day, and we’re...
Nature's FolioOct 14, 2023Oct 14, 20232 Comments on October 14, 2023
Otis Fishing Report
11-Oct-23 Otis Running through the River toward Who Bear | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Special Reports

October 14, 2023
Otis Special Report

Otis Special Report for October 14, 2023: We’re posting this morning to encourage you to donate to The...
Nature's FolioOct 14, 2023Oct 17, 20234 Comments on October 14, 2023
Otis Special Report
13-Oct-23 Otis Climbs Down Cut Bank | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 13, 2023
Otis Fishing Report

Otis Fishing Report for October 13, 2023: We log in to post a humorous little Not-A-Report about Otis.
Nature's FolioOct 13, 2023Oct 14, 20232 Comments on October 13, 2023
Otis Fishing Report
11-Oct-23 Otis at the Sandbar Riffles | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 11, 2023
Otis Fishing Report

Otis Fishing Report for October 11, 2023: Last night, we posted our Special Report, put the PC to...
Nature's FolioOct 12, 2023Oct 22, 20234 Comments on October 11, 2023
Otis Fishing Report
11-Oct-23 Otis in his Office | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Breaking Otis News

October 11, 2023
OTIS BREAKING NEWS!

OTIS BREAKING NEWS! October 11, 2023: At 6:42 p.m. Katmai time, just after we posted our Special Report,...
Nature's FolioOct 11, 20232 Comments on October 11, 2023
OTIS BREAKING NEWS!
6-Aug-23 Otis Standing on Rocks | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Special Reports

October 11, 2023
Otis Special Report

Otis Special Report for October 11, 2023: Day 6, Katmai Log since Otis’ last appearance on October 5....
Nature's FolioOct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023
21-Aug-23 Otis and 128 Grazer Chat Up Salmon Recipes | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 10, 2023
Otis Fishing Not-A-Report

Otis Fishing Not-A-Report for October 10, 2023: Day 5, Katmai Log since Otis’ last appearance on October 5....
Nature's FolioOct 10, 2023Oct 10, 20237 Comments on October 10, 2023
Otis Fishing Not-A-Report
21-Aug-23 Otis and 151 Walker at it again | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 9, 2023
Otis Fishing Not-A-Report

Otis Fishing Not-A-Report for October 9, 2023: Day 4, Katmai Log since Otis’ last appearance on October 5.
Nature's FolioOct 9, 2023Oct 9, 2023
25-Sep-23 Otis in his Office | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 8, 2023
Otis Fishing Not-A-Report

Otis Fishing Not-A-Report for October 8, 2023: Day 3, Katmai Log since Otis’ last appearance. Otis hasn’t been...
Nature's FolioOct 8, 2023Oct 8, 20232 Comments on October 8, 2023
Otis Fishing Not-A-Report
18-Aug-23 Otis in his Bank Bunk | Copyright National Parks Service and/or Explore.org
Otis Fishing Reports

October 7, 2023
Otis Fishing Not-A-Report

Otis Fishing Not-A-Report for October 7, 2023: We’re down to three cams now — Riffles, Kat’s River View,...
Nature's FolioOct 7, 20238 Comments on October 7, 2023
Otis Fishing Not-A-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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