Duff Bement
11-07-2008, 3:37 PM
Warning:
Due to the frequency of human – bear encounters, The British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch is advising hikers, hunters, fisherman and any person that use the out-of doors- in a recreational or work related function to take extra precautions while in the field.
We advise the outdoorsman to wear little noisy bells on clothing so as to give advance warning to any bears that might be close by you so you don’t take them by surprise.
It is also advised that anyone using the out-of-doors to carry “Pepper Spray” in the unfortunate encounter with a bear.
Outdoorsman should also be on the watch for fresh bear activity, and also be able to tell the difference between black bear feces and grizzly bear feces. Black bear feces are smaller and contain lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear poop has bells in it and smells like pepper.
Due to the frequency of human – bear encounters, The British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch is advising hikers, hunters, fisherman and any person that use the out-of doors- in a recreational or work related function to take extra precautions while in the field.
We advise the outdoorsman to wear little noisy bells on clothing so as to give advance warning to any bears that might be close by you so you don’t take them by surprise.
It is also advised that anyone using the out-of-doors to carry “Pepper Spray” in the unfortunate encounter with a bear.
Outdoorsman should also be on the watch for fresh bear activity, and also be able to tell the difference between black bear feces and grizzly bear feces. Black bear feces are smaller and contain lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear poop has bells in it and smells like pepper.