Outdoor Tips – Bears

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If you see a bear at a distance, shouting loudly is USUALLY enough to scare it away.

Black Bear
picture by B Mully at flickr

If shouting does not work, back away slowly. NEVER turn your back to the bear. Turning and running can activate the bear’s natural hunting instincts.

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  1. Justin Thorstad on Sat, 20th Feb 2010 6:12 pm 

    If a bear starts charing towards you can actually punch it in the nose and it will go away

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