How to Keep Yourself Safe , if You Encounter a Wild Bear.
As winter season approaches, bears across the United States are entering into a phase known as hyperphagia. .
Hyperphagia is a natural science that refers to the excessive eating done by bears as they prepare for hibernation.
As national parks set
attendance records in 2021,
the potential for an encounter
with a bear is greatly increased.
Here's how to stay safe if you
encounter a hungry bear in the wild:.
1:, Most importantly, keep your distance. Experts suggest to stay at least 300 feet from any bear in the wild. .
2:, Don’t approach the bear, and give the animal plenty of room to move away from you.
3:, Talk calmly in low tones, which helps the bear to identify the presence of a human.
4:, Move with a group,
and stay on delegated paths.
5:, If a child or dog is present, pick them up.
6:, Avoid eye contact with the bear, and move away slowly.
7:, It is important to remember
to stand your ground,
and avoid the urge to run away. .
With either grizzlies or black bears, please don't run. Bears can outrun anybody... Don't climb a tree either. They can also climb trees better than you, Beth Pratt- Executive Director National Wildlife Federation
