JohnH Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 News of a recent bear attack in Yellowstone Park makes this a prudent time to issue a reminder for anyone hiking in the woods, as this is the prime season for bear encounters. Hikers should be sure to sing, talk, and make lots of noise to scare away bears & avoid accidental confrontations. Many hikers wear tiny bells on their clothing & shoes to make additional noise and they carry pepper spray to deter attacks. It is also helpful to look for signs of bear activity and to be aware of the types of bears are active in the area. One reliable means is to examine bear droppings. Brown bear droppings are generally filled with pieces of twigs, berries, and insects. Grizzly bear droppings have a distinctive pepper smell and are filled with ground up pieces of tiny bells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstaxes Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Guess I will have to wear larger bells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXBILLY Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Next to my office is a pond and in it resides an alligator that from time to time heads across the parking lot. taxbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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