Monday, March 9, 2015

THE BEAR NECESSITIES-DON'T PANIC, DON'T RUN, DON'T CLIMB

THE BEAR NECESSITIES-DON'T PANIC, DON'T RUN, DON'T CLIMB

Author:Dave's Outdoor Life column in the Ottawa Citizen

Rating: ****

  The Bear Necessities article is straight to the point on precautions to take and easy to follow instructions when  confronted by a black bear.

This article is about the necessary precautions hikers and campers can take to avoid an encounter with a black bear.  The information is beneficial for both parties, because some people may not be aware of the necessary actions to do when you are in black bear country. For an example, making noises while hiking so the bear has a chance to leave the area. However, when already confronted to make sure you put up a fight so the bear realizes you will not be an easy prey. Lastly, knowing the DO's and DON'Ts when it comes to black bears is a MUST if you want to survive an encounter. 

This article is very helpful to it's viewer's who are looking to go hiking or camping in bear country. It also provides comforting static at the end where you are 50 times more likely to be killed by a dog. The article tells you to listen to the fight or flight and hopefully everyone whom is placed in a bear confrontation chooses fight so they can survive the situation. I love camping and hiking so now i know the proper methods to use when I am in bear country.

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