Re: [Paddlewise] Bears

From: James Lofton <n5yyx_at_etsc.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 12:35:21 -0700
Elaine Harmon wrote:
> 
> Hi- aren't there bear repellents one could put on the outside of food
> bags, etc? I guess there must not be, but why not - bears too smart? e
> 

I read of a guy hanging his stinking socks with the fresh caribo meat, 
hoping the smell would keep the bears away. However, during the night 
they could tell that the bears had gotten into the meat anyway. Then he 
got to worrying that the bear might think that the smell from his feet 
meant food! :>)

BTW: shooting pepper spray around camp is a no-no. Tests have show that 
it only attracts them.

James

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