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Bear encounters are rising in Japan, and the problem is not confined to the wilderness.
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So much for Yogi being "smarter than the average bear" ...
With spring busting out all over, it goes without saying that the state's bear population is getting out to enjoy winter's end along with th
And you thought things were rather weird with Yogi Bear and the Hair Bear Bunch already!
And you thought Yogi Bear had issues with tourists' "pic-a-nic" baskets over in Jellystone Park, to Ranger Smith's chagrin!
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The Reality of Bear Attacks . . .
By Rees Hughes
Bear encounters along the PCT are relatively rare . . . bear attacks are extremely rare. The mystic of the aggressive, predatory bear is perpetuated by humor like the above and sensationalized stories in the media. I have seen about half a dozen bears on the PCT (many more on other trails) over the years and have yet to have a negative experience. [I am a huge advocate of the use of bear canisters, appropriate hanging of food in locations not requiring canisters, and minimizing cooking and sleeping in the same place.]
Taylor Y. Cardall and Peter Rosen, in their article "Grizzly Bear Attack" published in The Journal of Emergency Medicine documented 162 bear-inflicted injuries in the United States between 1900 and 1985. Steven Herrero, a Canadian biologist, reported that only 23 people were killed by black bears between 1900 - 1980. This compares to 15 people being killed every year by dogs. The majority of black bear attacks tend to be motivated by hunger rather than territoriality, and thus victims have a higher probability of surviving by fighting back rather than submitting. Unlike grizzlies, female black bears do not display the same level of protectiveness to their cubs, and will seldom (but it does happen) attack humans in their vicinity.
Over the years the majority of attacks have happened in national parks, usually near campgrounds, where the bears had become habituated to human contact and food. Along the PCT, the High Sierra is notorious for such bears although improved awareness (”don’t feed the bears”) and the widespread use of bear canisters and lockers (e.g, Rae Lakes has food lockers) has reduced (but not eliminated . . . see below) negative human/bear encounters.
You might enjoy Kim Todd’s story in the Oregon/Washington volume of The Pacific Crest Trailside Reader, “Bear Story” or Krystal Rogers’ “The Bear at Lyell Fork Creek” in the California volume (photo of Krystal above).
The bottom line: Don’t fear a bear encounter BUT have a healthy respect for bears along the PCT and use effective and appropriate food protection practices as you go.
It's important to be Be Bear Wise as they spring out of hibernation
Be Bear Wise as they spring out of hibernation
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the province is warning Simcoe County of bears returning from hibernation with tips on preventing a visit to your neighbourhood.
Local residents are encouraged to check the area around their homes and remove items known to attract bears.
April always brings with it increased bear sightings in urban areas as their scavenge for food – as their own natural…
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OPP Respond to Numerous Bear Calls
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Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com WAWA, ON – During the last couple months, the Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to numerous bear complaints within their patrolled areas. The mere sight of a bear does not necessarily constitute an immediate threat to public safety. Human-bear activity is directly related to the availability of natural foods. Given the current…
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