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Bear Safety Tips

http://www.udap.com/safety.htm

http://www.usscouts.org/safety/safe-bear.asp

To prevent conflicts:

With Food:

ü  Never Feed Bears

ü Keep campsites free of food and litter. Remove all garbage.  Keep it in a covered, bear proof container.

ü Do not leave food any place bears can access.

ü Never keep food in your tent.

ü Store food where bears cannot reach it.

Hiking:

ü When hiking make noise to alert bears of your presents.

ü Never approach a mother bear with cubs.

ü NEVER RUN

If you encounter a black bear:

ü Do not make direct eye contact.

ü Stay calm. Immediately pick up small children.

ü Make noise, yell, bang pots or throw rocks to scare it away.

ü Make yourself appear as large as possible. Raise your arms, jacket or other object over your head.

ü If a bear approaches you. Retreat slowly or climb a tree until it leaves. NEVER RUN.

ü Fight back if you are attacked and cannot get away. Be aggressive. Aim for the nose and eyes.

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.