Outdoor Tips – Bears

Making noise while you are hiking in bear country can often be enough to deter a bear from coming near you.

Black Bear
picture by B Mully at flickr

If a bear starts to come in your direction, shouting will sometimes be enough to scare it away. If shouting doesn’t 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. if your bear grylls sure. but for the average person your better off grabbing anything in your direct viscinity and fight for your life

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