Bear sightings throughout North America have been on the rise in recent years due to a thriving bear population. Because this population has been expanding so rapidly, it has increased the possibility of encountering a bear in most areas of the US and Canada. While bear attacks are uncommon, it is important that you know and follow basic precautions when you are in areas that bears are known to inhabit.
- Traits and characteristics of Black and Grizzly bears.
- How to determine if a bear has been in a given area.
- What actions to take to avoid trouble in bear country.
- How to react to defensive and non-defensive bear attacks.
- How to properly use bear spray to fend off a bear attack.
- Precautions to take to avoid attracting bears while camping and hunting.
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