On Fri, Jun 07, 2002 at 05:42:41PM -0400, R. A. Hettinga wrote: > > > Another thing you learn here is how to deal with grizzlies. Don't be so > focused on a distant moose that you ignore the bear behind you. And if it > charges, stand your ground until it's 10 feet away, then shoot pepper spray > into its eyes, and - very quickly - step aside. >
Subject: Bear Advisory Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 11:24:38 -0400 The California State Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the Yosemite and Mammoth areas. They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the bear unexpectedly. They also advise carrying pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of bear activity and know the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings. Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur. Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray.
