KATMAI NATIONAL PARK -- Hockey season may not officially start until next week, but there are still some Bruins facing off in the meantime.

The folks over at explore.org have brought back their highly anticipated tournament for Fat Bear Week.

Until next Tuesday, the burly brown bears of Katmai National Park are going head-to-head in a tournament-style bracket for the title of Fat Bear 2025.

Folks are encouraged to head to explore.org every day to vote for their favorite fat bear.

Original creator of the competition and Mainer, Mike Fitz says people can and should learn about the Bears and their history before casting a vote.

Fitz says fat bear week is just as much about the size of the fight in the bear as it is about the size of the bear in the fight.

'It's not just about body

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