Black Bear Raiding Saint Regis Canoe Area Campsites Euthanized: Sites Reopened OutdoorHub Staff 07.29.26Campsites Reopen After Nuisance Bear RemovedThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has reopened paddle-in campsites 5 through 11 on Long Pond in the Saint Regis Canoe Area, in Franklin County, after a nuisance black bear was euthanized. The sites had been closed while the bear was active, and the DEC had asked recreationists to steer clear of the western and north shores of Long Pond. Why the Bear Was EuthanizedThis was not a case of a bear simply passing through camp. It also proved resistant to deterrents that usually send bears packing, including bear spray and loud noises. What Paddlers Should KnowThe Saint Regis Canoe Area is the only designated canoe area in New York State, a remote stretch offering no-reservation camping across multiple access points and waterways.