Subject: A Serious Hunting Warning!
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. 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 outdoors men 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.
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. 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 outdoors men 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.
