What should I do if I see a BEAR?
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What should I do if I see a BEAR?
If you are not in a vehicle:
  • Stay calm. If a bear rears on its hind legs and waves its nose about, it is trying to identify you. Remain still and talk calmly so that it knows you are human and not a prey animal. Bears may also bluff charge: run toward you and turn away at the last moment. A scream or sudden movement may trigger an attack.

  • Pick up children, stay in a group.

  • Back away slowly, don't run.

  • Leave the area. If this is impossible, wait until the bear leaves; make sure it has an escape route.

To reduce your risk of a surprise encounter:
  • Make noise. Clap, sing or yell to announce your presence, especially where a bear might not otherwise smell, hear or see you comming. (Bear bells are not very effective.)

  • Travel in groups, on established trails, and during daylight hours.

  • Minimize odours by proper storage of food, garbage and toiletries.

  • Leave the area if you see a bear or fresh tracks, droppings, diggings; or if you come across a large dead animal (a bear may be nearby.)

If you surprise a bear and it defends itself:
  • Use bear spray if you have it. PLAY DEAD, let it know you are not a threat: lie on stomach with legs apart, cover back of head and neak with hands, keep pack on to protect your back.

If a bear stalks you and then attacks, or attacks at night:
  • Try to escape, use bear spray if you have it. FIGHT BACK, let it know that you are not easy prey. (This kind of predatory attack is very rare.)

While we have a good general knowledge of bears, remember that all bears are still somewhat unpredictable and circumstances that take place in nature(affecting Bears' lives) can not always be seen by humans. For more information on Black Bears and Grizzly bear encounters visit this page.
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