Bear Gourmands!
Posted by: tz8cy5 <tz8cy5@...>
Re: Grizzly Bears
In light of the rising frequency of human - grizzly bear conflicts, the
Alaska Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and
fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert of bears while in the
field.
The Department advises that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their
clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them. We also
advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an
encounter with a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity.
Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and
grizzly bear scat. Black bear scat is smaller and contains lots of
berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear scat has little bells in it and
smells like pepper.