Any kind–drive-up camping, backpacking, RV camping, in the woods, at the beach, in a shelter, let’s hear it all.

  • Brutticus@midwest.social
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    22 hours ago

    If you catch site of a bear, spread out your arms and legs (and use any jackets like frills) to make yourself as big as possible, and make as much noise as you can.

    Do Not Run Bears can run at like 40 mph

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      19 hours ago

      Depends on the bear. Black bears this can work, but if they attack you anyway you have to fight for your life or you are dead since they will keep attacking their prey until they are certain its dead.

      Grizzlies… Be quiet and calm and talk in a low voice, also do not run if possible, if you run they will think you are prey. If they attack you, ball up, protect your neck and head, fight as well if you really have no other option. Making yourself seem big and scary isn’t very effective with them.

      Polar bear, you’re just fucking dead.

      For all of them, carry bear bangers and or bear spray.