LIVING WITH WILDLIFE
IN BEAR COUNTRY

AT HOME

Never ever intentionally feed a bear.
Store garbage in bear-proof containers or inside a detached building.
Don't leave pet food outside where bears can get to it.
Move hummingbird and bird feeders inside at night.
Clean and store barbecue grills inside a structure after every use.
Don't put fruit or melon rind's, meat or grease in a mulch or compost pile.

Don't store food or eat in your tent. Don't sleep in the close that you wore while cooking or eating. Store these close outside the tent
Keep clothing, grills, camp stoves and tables free of grease.
Store food in the trunk of your car or suspend it at least 10 feet off the ground between two limbs too small for a bear to climb.
Don't keep toiletries inside your tent or wear perfume or cosmetics.

Back away slowly while facing the bear.
Speak softly to the bear and try not to show fear.
Fight back if the bear attacks you. Use rocks, sticks, binoculars or any object that may be available.

REMEMBER: if a bear stands upright or moves closer to you, it may be trying to detect smells in the air. This isn't a sign of aggression. Once it identifies you, it may leave the area or try to intimidate you by charging to within a few feet before it withdraws.