Bear Pepper Spray on Your Camping Trip

If you are going to be camping in the woods where there might be bears you will want to take along at least a couple cans of bear pepper spray. You might be surprised that such a thing actually exists, but it is a must have for those who frequent areas where bears live.

Understanding bears is one way that you can help yourself when you are in these areas. For instance, bears are most active in the morning hours and early evening. You might see bears during other hours of the day, as well, and while bears generally try to avoid humans, some have become so used to people that they no longer have the natural fear of people that keeps both bears and people safe. You should always be cautious when you are in woods or areas where there may be bears. It is very enjoyable to watch bears from a distance, but make sure that you don't get too close.

Be respectful of the woods and consider bears a very real threat. Keep your food well stored away so that bears are not encouraged to visit your campsite. You always want to have the bear spray on hand, and have it in a holster, not put away in a backpack where you can't get to it quickly. If you encounter a bear, back away very slowly from the bear but make sure that you do not run. When walking away from the encounter, if the bear follows use your bear spray to discourage its curiosity or aggressiveness.

A bear will not be able to determine whether you are food or not if you try and run away. When the bear pepper spray does not work, you should lay down and protect your head and neck from the bear as best you can.

Bears can be very real threats. They are not cuddly critters who never mean any harm that you see in Disney movies. A hungry bear or a mother bear protecting her young can be ferocious. Remember that you are on their home turf and do your best to keep a good distance from them. Always stay away from a mother bear when she is with her young and, of course, stay away from the cubs. Bear pepper spray should be used as a last resort protection.

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