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title: "Osceola National Forest"
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summary: "Bear bagging is now mandatory in Florida's National Forests when backpacking the Florida Trail through Ocala, Osceola, and Apalachicola National Forests. A federal order has been signed requiring the use of bear bags or bear canisters for all backpackers in these areas."
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# Osceola National Forest 

Bear bagging a must in Florida’s National Forests Sandra Friend A federal order has been signed requiring the use of bear bags or bear canisters when backpacking the Florida Trail through the Ocala, Osceola, and Apalachicola National Forests.