[pct-l] Bears Facts

[DANA1395@aol.com]

Though this information is from Alaska thought that it might be helpful to 
all those hiking the PCT.

In light of the rising frequency of human-grizzly bear conflicts, the Alaska 
Dept of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters and fishermen to take extra 
precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field.  "We advise 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 droppings.  Black bear 
droppings are smaller and contain lots of berries and squirrel fur.  Grizzly 
bear droppings have little bells in them and they smell like pepper."

Don't take life to seriously it's too short.

dana
pct '99 hopefully
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