Dealing with Bears in the Wild

The following List of tips can help you when encountering a bear in the wild.

Always keep your distance from bears, you should never try to seek out a bear in the wild doing so could prove deadly.

Make noise when hiking can help you to avoid accidentally sneaking up on a bear. Make noise, sing, talk loudly, or wear a bell when hiking in bear country.

If you spot a bear and the bear is unaware of you, back away slowly and quietly and get the heck out of there.

If you see a bear when hiking and it has noticed you shouting is usually enough to scare it away. If shouting fails to scare it off, back away slowly. NEVER turn your back to a bear, doing so can kick in the bears natural predator instincts. Bears run faster than 30 mph, you have no chance of outrunning one.

Bears have an awesome sense of smell! When camping, use bear resistant containers and make sure you store food away from your campsite. Never leave food in your tent, doing so could attract an unwanted visitor when you are most vulnerable

Never come in between a cub and it’s a mother.

Carrying pepper spray is a good idea when walking through bear country.

Wearing a pack, even when day hiking, can provide some space between you and a bear. (Keep in mind I said space NOT PROTECTION)

Throw something onto the ground if the bear pursues you, it may be distracted by what you threw and allow you to escape.

Do not cook or store food in or near your tent.

Check with the area Ranger Station for current bear sightings, locations, and any tips that they have.

Bears are Wild Animals, They can be unpredictable and even the best tips may fail when it comes to dealing with a wild animal. In Bear Country (of course if the law allows) Carrying a Gun may also be a wise option.

These are tips And meant to be treated as that, remember Bears are wild animals and capable of doing serious harm to you, don’t ever go out looking for bears!

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