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Tips For Encountering A Bear

Thursday, April 10, 2008
Hunting
This article was Archived on Saturday, May 10, 2008

  • Do not run from a bear. Running may trigger a natural predator-prey attack response.
  • Make certain you have bear spray at the ready.
  • Immediately pick up small children and stay in a group.
  • Move away from the bear, if it is possible to do so.
  • Throw a kerchief or other object on the ground as you move away to distract the animal’s attention.
  • If a black bear approaches, try to scare it away by shouting or making noise.
  • If a black or grizzly bear attacks at night while you’re in a tent, fight back aggressively with sticks or stones.
  • If a grizzly bear attacks during the day, most experts recommend playing dead by curling up in a ball face down. Use your hands and arms to protect the back of your neck and face, and keep your backpack on for added protection. Do not move or make noise until you are sure the bear has left the area.

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