Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve have been bulking up for hibernation — and vying for the hearts of Fat Bear Week voters.

While other bears battled over fish in a prime spot, Otis would sit off to the side and wait for the fish to come to him. But so far this year, he hasn’t been spotted in Katmai National Park and Prese

Katmai National Park and Preserve’s annual celebration of brown bears gearing up for hibernation kicked off Wednesday morning.