Survive a bear attack:
A bear will attack if they are surprised, feel they are in danger, wish to protect territory or if they have cubs. The best way to avoid danger is to avoid the bear. But if you can not avoid them, make sure they see you first.
If your in bear territory make sure you can see at least 50-100 feet infront of you, if you can't make sure you say something every few minutes until your in a clear area.
If you see a bear, talk to the bear. Make sure he sees you. Hold you arms high above your head. this will make you look like a much bigger animal to him. Continue to talk and slowly back away. If you run he will chase you.
If the bear comes for you, climb a tree or drop to a fetal position. Cover you head and neck with your hands. Keep on your pack to protect your back. Even if the bear bites you continue to play dead. Once he realizes that you are not a threat he may leave. If he does not stop, fight back and make as much noise as possible.The best protection from bears is to carry a firearm, where permitted in bear country. You can also carry bear spray.If you are camping make sure you put all your food, trash, cooking gear, fuel, soaps and toiletries up a bear pole or a tree.
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16 years ago
Both black bears and grizzly bears have been known to prey on people. Both black bears and grizzly bears defend personal space, cubs, and food. You don't need to get between a sow and her cubs to encroach on her personal space and provoke a defensive charge--you just need to get close enough. Black bears are not mini-grizzlies. They rarely charge and make contact with a person in defense of cubs, carcasses, or personal space.
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ReplyDeleteVery informative...I wonder if the same rules apply for Polar bears as they are definitely more carnivorous.
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