When in outdoors, how to protect yourself from being attacked by a bear? (Not joking, please.)?

Answer 1

Often times bears attack out of fear or to defend their young. Response depends on the type of bear you encounter (for example, grizzly bears and polar bears are more likely to attack while black bears are more likely to approach camp sites looking for food) - so know what is in the region before you go.

Generally:
1. Remain calm if you spot a bear; avoid sudden movements.

2. Back away slowly, avoid eye contact, and speak to the bear in a calm, quiet voice. Running might trigger a chase response, and you're not going to outrun a bear.

3. Throw something onto the ground (for example, a camera) if the bear pursues you, as this may distract the bear and allow you to escape.

4. Keep your backpack on; it may protect your body if you're attacked.

5. Don't climb a tree. Black bears can climb trees, and trees found in grizzly country generally have weak trunks and lack low branches.

6. Drop to the ground in the fetal position with your hands behind your neck if attacked. Stay silent and don't move.

7. Roll with the bear's blows and return to your motionless fetal position.

8. Stay quiet and motionless for at least 20 minutes once the bear leaves. Bears will often watch from a distance and return at the first sign of movement.

9. Fight back only as a last resort if the bear persists. You'll have the best luck fighting back against a black bear. If you can get to your feet, strike it in the eyes or on the snout as you slowly back away.

Answer 2

Listen. I have hiked alone in the wilderness so I know a thing or to about survival. Shortly after moving to Montana we came across a black bear and cubs. Generally, they will try to avoid you. Don't run unless you want to die! As you may know people have been eaten by black bear's in MN and other places. I remember I was camping in Baxter State park in Maine and a bear was roaming around the campground at night, probably looking for food; that is why you should never, I mean never, have food in your tent and always if possible, tie it up in a tree in a tube or whatever. I personally wouldn't go into Glacier national Park in Montana without at the very least, pepper spray, because their are 450 grizzlies in Montana. Probably I would bring a colt 45 if I was alone, even if guns are not allowed in NP's. If you are hiking in Colorado, be more worried about the mountain lions. Other places, use common sense and don't get lost.

Answer 3

For camping or short outings, I carry a .500 Magnum Linebaugh "Bisley" custom revolver if I think dangerous animals may be around. I used to use a .44 Magnum Smith & Wesson "M-29", but the .500 has much more power. On hunting trips, I try to shoot bear, deer, moose, etc., so I carry a rifle suitable for the game present. A .300 Magnum will do for any animal in North America. In Africa, there are worse things than bear. I carry a .460 Magnum that will knock down an elephant.

Answer 4

Stay out in the open. Do not camp or stop to rest in concealed areas. Bears hate surprises. Make sure they know you're there - if you're hiking, sing or speak at a normal to high volume. If you're cooking at camp, make noise with the pots. I'm not kidding you - years of experience in the Great White North will teach you these things. Keep food in airtight containers and store the cooler high up (like in a tree) overnight. Don't keep it in the car or at your camp - a bear will take a car door off to get at food. Stay out of bear country in the Fall and Spring - that's when they're hungry and irritable, just before and just after they hibernate. And don't go near a cub, ever.

Answer 5

Bears are extremely shy the only time you're likely to see one will be if it's defending cubs. Try to be on the look out in bear country and if confronted get clear without becoming a target move away without running and do your best to go opposite the babies. If you find one eating your food who doesn't run off immediately write off the food as a lost cause.

Answer 6

Well if you have any food with you then i would get some rope and hang it high up in a tree so it doesn't attract them. Thats pretty much all you can do. But make sure it isn't right next to you because you never know whats gonna happen.

Answer 7

If you're afraid of being attacked by a bear, you have no business riding in the wilderness. Chances that you may cross paths with one is poss. But if you do, just stay calm, don't run, back up slowly facing him. DOn't turn your back to it.

Answer 8

When you are out DONT SNEAK UP ON THEM!!! When you are hiking talk and sing so you can be heard, this prevents you from sneaking up on bears. They are just as scared of you as you of them. They will hear you coming and run away. Another thing to remember is to NOT keep food in your tent. Tie it up in a tree 50-100 yards away from you tent,use a fairly high branch throw a rope up and pull it down and tie your food to it and hang it in the tree.. They can smell it, so its better in a tree than in your tent with you beside it.

Answer 9

In grizzly country, tie small bells om your clothing. It prevents accidentally getting close. For black bears, AND grizzlies, never keep food in tent. Hang food from rope, between trees. Spray cans of bear repellent should also be carried.

Answer 10

Draw an anti-sea bear circle in the dirt.