Fat Bear Week is back!
The annual online competition made famous by Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve is now in its sixth year and only the fattest bears need apply!
As always there is a matchup bracket!
In order for bears to hibernate healthily, they pack on the poundage annually.
Last year's winner was 435 Holly and she has already mounted a fierce re-election campaign.
The first official day of voting -- via online submissions -- begins on Wednesday, September 30 and the winner will be picked on Tuesday, October 6.Â
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