eaglefeather
09-08-2000, 10:52 AM
Province of British Columbia
Ministry of Fish and Wildlife
Warning
Due to the rising frequency of human-bear encounters, the B.C. Fish and Wildlife Branch is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and any persons 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 advanced warning to any bears that might be close by so you don't take them by suprise.
We also advise anyone using the out-of-doors to carry, "Pepper Spray" with him or her in case of an encounter with a bear.
Outdoorsmen should also be on the watch for fresh bear activity, and be able to tell the difference between black bear doodoo and grizzly bear doodoo. Black bear doodoo is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear doodoo has bells in it, and smells like pepper.
Ministry of Fish and Wildlife
Warning
Due to the rising frequency of human-bear encounters, the B.C. Fish and Wildlife Branch is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and any persons 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 advanced warning to any bears that might be close by so you don't take them by suprise.
We also advise anyone using the out-of-doors to carry, "Pepper Spray" with him or her in case of an encounter with a bear.
Outdoorsmen should also be on the watch for fresh bear activity, and be able to tell the difference between black bear doodoo and grizzly bear doodoo. Black bear doodoo is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear doodoo has bells in it, and smells like pepper.