[Paddlewise] Bears

Parks Canada is advising hikers, hunters, fishers, and golfers to take
extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the Foothills,
Banff and Lake Louise areas.

They advise people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells
on their clothing to alert but not startle the bears unexpectedly.  They
also advise the carrying of pepper spray in case of an encounter with a
bear.

It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of bear activity. People
should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear
droppings. Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries
and possibly squirrel fur.

Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper
spray.

Bill
North Bay, Ontario
Canada


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