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The Department of Fish, Wild=
life & Parks is issuing revised safety recommendations for bear interac=
tions. We urge all tourists, hikers, and aspiring Instagram models to=
take the following precautions while enjoying our scenic wilderness:
1. WEAR BELLS: We strongly encourage attaching small, noisy bells to your=
clothing and artisanal backpacks. The constant jingling serves as a polite=
heads-up to any bears in the vicinity, preventing awkward, sudden encounte=
rs for both parties.
2. CARRY BEAR SPRAY: Always carry a canister of=
high-potency pepper spray and keep it readily accessible. This is not a su=
ggestion; consider it as essential as your phone and your emotional support=
water bottle.
3. IDENTIFY BEAR ACTIVITY: Being aware of your surrou=
ndings is critical. An easy way to gauge local predator activity is to lear=
n the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.
&n=
bsp; BLACK BEAR scat is typically smaller and contains be=
rries, nuts, and occasionally, the shredded ego of a squirrel.
&nb=
sp; GRIZZLY BEAR scat is much larger, contains small, jin=
gling bells, and smells strongly of pepper spray.
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~~~
Dr Bob Griffin
bob@grif=
=2Enet www.gr=
if.net
“F=
rom all harm safe in His sheltering arms
I’m l=
iving by faith and feel no alarm.”
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