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[pct-l] Re: Bear Resistant Food Containers - Sierras



> heard quite often.) If you do not want or have the spray, drop in a ball
> with your hands latched behind your neck, and play dead. No matter What

I've been told by rangers at Yosemite that this is the advice for grizzly
bears. But not for black bears. They told us to be agressive, don't back
away from a charge, and try to look as big as possible. They may charge
but will back off at the last moment. If you "win" the contest, they will
stop pestering you.

Your mileage may vary, etc.
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Steve

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