What shall I do , if a bear attacks me in the forest ?

Answer 1

this site tells u what to do

http://www.mountainnature.com/Wildlife/Bears/BearEncounters.htm

Answer 2

It depends on the bear.

Black bears climb trees, so that's pretty much out of the question for them. Grizzlies don't climb trees, so you might have a chance there.

Running away isn't such a good idea. Bears, dogs, and other animals use "external intelligence". They know that their prey understands who eats whom, and that the prey will thus run. Anything that runs gets chased.

Playing dead will work with some bears, but not others.

What does tend to work is to hold your coat up a bit, make a lot of noise, and act bigger than the bear. That will sometimes scare them off. Do not make eye contact. Eye contact is considered a threatening gesture.

If all else fails, then kicking, screaming, and bleeding all over the place until they finally finish you off is probably the only viable option.

Answer 3

Depends on the bear. If it is a black bear, climbing a tree will not help, they climb too. Fighting back is your best option. If its is a Grizzly, then climbing a tree might just work. Playing dead might work if the bear is attacking in defense, but if its because its hungry, you better fight. Carrying a good can of OC pepper spray is a good option. Get a 9 Oz. can and carry it where you can get to it quick. Making noise, attaching a bell to your pack can warn bears you are there and they will generally leave the area. Don't travel alone, don't keep open food containers around and if you are camping don't keep food in camp. Tie it up in a tree away from where you are sleeping. If you are in an area where guns are legal, you own one, and know how to use it. A good 12 gauge shotgun loaded with slugs is the best bear medicine at close range.

Answer 4

Most animals will leave you alone unless you stumble into one of those weird situations like you somehow get yourself between a bear and her cubs or you're one of those unlucky few who for unknown reasons get attacked randomly by a wild animal. In the rare event that you need to do something about an attacking wild animal, if it's a wolf or boar, head up the nearest tree if you have time, but realistically you won't. In most cases you can't out run anything either. The best option is to find a big tree and keep it between you and the animal. Humans aren't fast but we're relatively "quick." So while a bear can out run you and catch you from behind, it can't move around a tree any faster than you can. Finally, fire keeps most animals away unless they've become really accustomed to human camping activity (like raccoons).

Answer 5

1. Don't panic. Seriously. The bear will respond to the chemicals of human fear.
2. Do not make eye contact.
3. Move away slowly, if possible. If the bear is traveling away from you, stand perfectly still. Let it make the movements to distance the two of you.
4. If the bear charges, fall to the ground and cover your head. Do not scream in high pitches of fear and suffering. Grizzlies are kinda turned on by that, sorta like Republicans. Shout with great anger and rage, as though you might be a threat to it.
5. Most victims of bear attacks do not have time to "climb a tree". Remember. Bears can climb trees, too.
6. Seriously, if a bear attacks you, you have lost the battle.
7. Don't laugh. But, if you are centered enough, try to project calm and "oneness" sorta with it. A couple of times that I've had to deal with grizzlies, I was so calm (there wasn't anything else for me to do except at least admire how beautiful the damn things were up close. I sorta accepted the situation of dying and just savored in utter peace, the beauty of the life form approaching me. Both times that I got that calm, the grizzlies just sniffed and moved along.
9. As SOON as you spot a bear, evacuate the area immediately, even if it travels away from you. Bears definatly know you are present and they loop around to come back in for another look at you or for a more deadly approach.
8. The best way to handle a bear attack is prevention. Don't expose yourself to creatures who can eat you.

Answer 6

If you are going to be in the woods and are worried about bears - make a lot of noise - bears will generally avoid you . A lot of attacks are when someone comes up on a bear unexpectedly. Go get a good can of pepper spray. Do not carry food or if you are camping store any food in bear proof containers. If you see a bear give them space and do not approach them. Learn the difference between black and grizzly and which ones are where you will be.

Answer 7

Don't run, don't climb a tree. With both things bears are better and faster than humans. If you carry a gun give a warning shot, it might get the bear on the run. If you have strong nerves play dead. If you are daring impose like little cats blow themselves up at signs of danger. Also when you are in the forest make enough sounds to announce and state your presence whenever you are on bear territory, they don't naturally attack humans but usually shy away at our presence.

Answer 8

First off. Bear attacks are rare. Most involve you and a cub or they looking for food. Next, most knowledgeable people carry a gun in bear country!!!! Most Alaskans know better than not to have some firepower close by in bear country. As for your case? You can't out run a bear or play dead. Best bet is to try to scare him off. Throw rocks, scream,wack him with a baseball bat, etc. 75% of the time, if you don't bother him, he won't bother you. If the above fail? Your lunch for Yogi & Boo Boo......

Answer 9

If there are trees, try climbing it because bears aren't good climbers.

It wouldn't be a good idea to run because tha chances are good that the bear will catch you. Apart from that, you will only make the animal more angry.

Playing dead will be the best bet but it takes nerves of steel to do it because the bear will approach you and maybe even slap you with its paw & sniff you to check if you are alive. If you can get through all of that calmly & still play dead, The bear might lose interest & leave. But a soon as the bear is out of sight you will need to run because it will probably be back with its cubs to feed again.

Answer 10

Bear-resistant food storage containers, commonly called bear canisters or simply bear cans, are usually hard-sided containers used by backpackers to protect their food from theft by bears. Bear canisters are seeing increased popularity in areas where bears have become habituated to human presence, and are required in some regions such as Yosemite National Park in the United States.

A bear canister typically weighs between 2-4 lb (1-2 kg), and has a storage capacity of 400 - 900 in³ (6 - 15 liters). The actual capacity in terms of the number of days of hiking food stored will vary with the appetite of the hiker, the selection of food, and the skill in which it is packed, but a 700 in³ canister will likely hold up to week's worth of food for the average hiker.

Answer 11

Very unlikely. Only grizzleys and polar bears are much of a danger. As for black bears, just holding your ground, and looking as large as possible usually work. But, if attacked, try rolling into ball, clasping hands behind the neck, to protect it. I camp around wilderness bears every year, never had a real problem.