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.
They advise that outdoorsmen wear
noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't
expecting them.
They 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 dung.
Black bear dung is smaller and contains lots of
berries and squirrel fur.
Grizzly bear dung
has little bells in it and smells like pepper.
