Originally Posted By aimless
Be aware that if you do not use an approved bearproof container in Yosemite and a ranger checks your pack, you will be subject to the revocation of your overnight permit and will very likely be fined. The rules are pretty clear and everyone is expected to follow them.


Fined up to $5000 per the ranger's discretion.

I know someone who's been caught two days out and walked back to his car, and fined. They will walk you out for not having a wilderness permit, not storing food properly, or for taking a dog with you. Yosemite is the most heavily policed wilderness area in the mountain range, I'd bet you. I've run into rangers on nearly every overnight trip and a good number of the day hikes.
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