While maximum numbers of bears do
their best to stay away from the people slogging around their backyard, each
time you get on an adventure into bear country you are opening the door for a
bear encounter. Bears are usually frightened of humans, but as the lines
between humans and bears become less defined, bears become braver in people’s
presence. This is particularly correct in areas where they are accustomed to
seeing us, such as hiking trails. Apart from packing your bear spray, there are
a few other measures you can take while trekking in bear country. Decrease your
chance of a bear encounter by adhering to the below mentioned tips:
- Stay away from hiking unaccompanied if feasible. A group makes more sound than a single hiker, thus enhancing your chances of giving any bears in the area a sense of fear.
- Make sounds by clapping, talking, and humming to stay away from shocking a bear. Opportunities are a bear is not going to stay behind on the track if it expects people at any moment. In spite of what you might have heard, bells for bear may not be adequate to aware a bear of your attendance so do not depend on them.
- Do not allow small children run ahead or stroll.
- Follow the track It might take some of the quest out of your hike, but by staying on the track you will reduce possible bear encounters.
- Be alert of your surroundings. Running water, headwinds, a arc in the trail or thick vegetation all augment your opportunities of shocking a bear. Use vigilance and make plethora of noise prior to approaching areas where a bear might not smell, hear, or see you coming.
- Stay away from the bear food. If you smell something deceased or see birds rotating overhead, stay away from the area. You do not want to intrude on a bear food source.
- Hike in the daylight hours. Bears are most active during late afternoon and early morning hours in the summer and spring. Most of the people love hiking at sunset or sunrise, but in bear country, this can augment your odds of coming across a bear.
- Keep your food tightly packed up and do not leave garbage or food bits along the trail. Bears have a very powerful sense of smell and even a little amount of food can catch the attention of one.
- Stay away from areas known to have an increased bear population. Study the place you plan to trek and find out if it is known for bear activity.
- Watch for symptoms of bear – markings, scat and tracks on trees are all good signs. Detect what type of bears may be in the area you plan to trek and what type of definite signs to search for.
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