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Fat Bear Week 2026: Chunk, Walker and the Crown
Alaska's fattest bears compete for Fat Bear Week 2026 crown with Chunk, Walker and Gully in the running.
In brief
Alaska's fattest bears compete for Fat Bear Week 2026 crown with Chunk, Walker and Gully in the running. Fans vote for the heaviest brown bear in Katmai National Park's Fat Bear Week 2026 competition. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Fat Bear Week 2026 Begins
Fat Bear Week 2026 features 32 Chunk, 164 Bucky Dent, 151 Walker and 903 Gully competing for the Katmai National Park crown.
Chunk's Resilience
Chunk overcame a broken jaw and missing teeth to win last year's title before returning in 2025.
Bucky Dent's Rise
164 Bucky Dent, an 'ace fisher-bear', has become a fan favorite for his salmon fishing skills.
Walker's Experience
151 Walker has been a Brooks River veteran securing prime fishing spots for years.
Gully's Legacy
903 Gully, son of 128 Grazer, competes with Walker for fish in the Brooks River.
Conservation Focus
Healthy salmon runs are critical for bears to build fat reserves before winter hibernation.
Voting Starts
Voting begins Tuesday, September 22 at noon ET and ends September 29 for Fat Bear Week 2026.
The key point
Fans vote for the heaviest brown bear in Katmai National Park's Fat Bear Week 2026 competition.
