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Q&A How can I tell which way is "down wind"

I'll be backpacking in areas where a bear canister is required by regulation. All of the tip's I've read say to store it XYZ number of feet "downwind from your camp", presumably so the scent of th...

5 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by plast1k‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How effective are portable electric fences?

I am worried about bears and wolves when camping so I'm looking at portable electric fences. Are they effective and more importantly just how dangerous are they?

3 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Gil‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How effective is wasp spray on bears?

I've been hearing that a lot of people are recommending wasp spray as a bear repellant. Proponents argue it has a longer range, and is more accurate to aim. How effective is wasp spray as a bear ...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Does camping in polar bear country require someone to keep guard during the night?

Some animals are big and dangerous and, when hungry, may realise that humans contain a pretty decent amount of meat. I've never hiked in such areas, but they do exist. Photo from Wikipedia, CC-B...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How far away should I hang my food with dry bag?

I intend to use a dry bag as a bear-bag to store my food while camping and I was going to hang it. I had read in another post that a dry bag would not limit the bear's sense of smell as a bear bag...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Paradox‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to store a backpack while sleeping?

During a recent backpacking trip, we hung the bear bag and got ready to set in for the night and I realized I wasn't sure what I should do with my backpack. Technically the backpack was carrying th...

6 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Blackbear‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Do kevlar sacks work against bears?

We ran into a hiker on the AT last year using a kevlar back to keep out bears and rodents. He said the product was an Ursack and seemed very happy with it. However he'd never had a bear try to ge...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Russell Steen‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is a mother bear more defensive during early summer compared to late summer and autumn?

According to the Wikipedia page on Grizzly Bears, Mothers defending their cubs are the most prone to attacking, being responsible for 70% of fatal injuries to humans. Is there any seasonal de...

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

Question safety bears
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Q&A Could smoking pipe tobacco or a cigar attract bears and/or other wildlife?

Bears and other wildlife are attracted to unusual scents, especially anything that could potentially be mistaken as food, such as often-sweet-smelling, aromatic pipe tobacco or cigars. However, you...

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by manoftheson‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What should I do if I meet a wild bear in the forest?

What should I do if I meet a wild bear in the forest? Should I run; fight for my life; climb a tree; or do nothing?

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by user5217145‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What happens to the bear after being pepper sprayed?

If a bear kills a human, it is usually euthanized as in the case of a grizzly bear that partially ate a man in Yellowstone It also seems likely to end sadly for the bears. Park officials have c...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

Question united-states bears
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Q&A Should food be in a bear bag/canister even when I'm hiking?

I've read that in the western US, backpackers need bear canisters or bear bags, for bears or for other animals. For example, a post comparing different methods is here. I must admit I'm a bit dau...

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How would I make a bear-proof pannier?

I'm impressed with the idea of the Ursack, but would like to use the same material to construct a pannier. Does anyone have any good considerations about the weaknesses I might encounter in a desi...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Ryder Bergerud‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can I shoot a bear in self-defense?

Can I shoot a bear in self-defense? Will I face fines and jail time if I do?

6 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by wyocalboy‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A US vs central European bear advice

I was just reading through a couple of posts here on outdoors.SE and saw some advice which was a lot more strict than I am used to. For example, in the country where I hike (central europe, brown b...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by David Mulder‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Do bear-safe rules still apply in the winter?

I understand, and practice, bear-safe rules like hanging (or canister-ing) during summer months, but what about in the winter when bears are (theoretically) hibernating, and the shorter / colder da...

6 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Lost‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Encountering a bear in water?

I found myself in a situation the other day that I've never been in before. I was paddling along in my canoe with my wife and kids, when suddenly a young black bear came scrambling down the slope, ...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

Question survival canoes bears
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Q&A What precautions should I take when cooking smelly food in an area with bears?

I'm planning an overnight hiking trip and want to try cooking fish. We will be camping at an established backcountry site on the trail, which has a spot for a tent near a fire ring. However, this ...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by user812786‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do you get bear spray off skin and or gear?

Let's say that you are out backpacking and a bear spray canister accidentally goes off and gets on your skin or in your eyes or onto your clothing? It can't be a pleasant experience as it is meant...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How effective or ineffective are tactical flashlights on bears?

I've seen ads touting tactical flashlights, and at least one such flashlight was claimed to be capable of "blind[ing] a bear". I wanted a reality check, and not specifically whether a sufficiently...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Christos Hayward‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to keep a llama from being eaten by a bear?

I am pretty sure that from a bear's point of view a llama counts as food, but as its not possible to put a llama into a bear can or suspend it from a tree branch, how would I keep it from being eat...

5 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How safe is sleeping in bear country?

We have recently hiked in Slovakian mountains where bears live. I’m not too concerned about the bears during the day, as we make enough noise to avoid an encounter. But I am not sure about sleeping...

4 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by zoul‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it safe to cook food during a hike (on trail) when bears are possibly around?

I'm going to the Rockies (trails in Jasper and Banff). Would it be safe for me to cook food while on the trail? Won't bears be attracted towards the smell of the food?

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by shorea2‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Bear bags vs Bear canisters: which is better?

Most people I know and myself store food in bear bags. However, I have heard that some parks have banned bear bags and require canisters. I've also heard there is a bear in New York that has figure...

4 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by whatsisname‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to retrieve a bear bag when hung with Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) method

This site has a good explanation for how to hang a bag PCT style. This may seem obvious but, once the bag is suspended with this method, how do you get it down? Short description of the PCT metho...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Russell Steen‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to kill a bear with a bow?

I'd like to know which kind of arrow would slow down or kill a bear, which vital spots should I aim at, which kind of bow should do the job, more specifically, against black and grizzly bears? "W...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Kyle‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What precautions should I take to protect myself and my camp from bears?

Most of my prior hiking experience has been in areas that are not home to bears, so what precautions should I take to protect my camp (and myself as I am hiking) from bears. I am aware of a couple...

6 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by pkaeding‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What should I do when in an unintentional contact with a bear?

Let's say I'm camping and I slept close to a river (50ft) and when I woke up a bear was searching through my stuff, what should I do to avoid him? What to do if it notices me? And last but not leas...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Kyle‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What safety precautions should I take when hiking in an area with bears?

I am planning a hike on the Appalachian Trail. I have never hiked in an area with bears. What safety precautions should I take to avoid them (or for them to avoid me) and what should I do if I enco...

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Julia‭

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Q&A What are wildlife hazards/precautions near the treeline at 8200ft on Hearst Lake in Montana?

I want to drive to Hearst Lake (map here) and explore the area on foot, but I am unsure what wildlife precautions I should take at a high altitude. Do grizzly, black bears, mountain lions, elk have...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by 12345678910111213‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Trail gun for protection against bears

Choosing a trail gun is proving more challenging than I would like. What handgun calibres are powerful enough to provide some protection against aggressive bears? I want something manageable en...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Andrew Ogden‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can I use a tent in bear country, if I ate food in it over a year ago?

In bear country, we are told, never eat food in your tent. I no longer live in bear country but I may return in the future. If I eat food in my tent now, does that mean that, from a bear's point ...

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

Question safety food bears
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Q&A What are the best methods for hanging food in a tree?

My friends and I are planning our first backpacking trip and the date is less than a month away. We just have a couple of loose ends to finish up on. We were wondering what the best method to tie...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Ryan Welsh‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Running in bear country

I am an avid runner. I will be visiting British Columbia for the first time, soon. My trip will include a few weeks in the Rocky Mountains (Glacier, Banff, Yoho) and north of the Sushwap Lake. At l...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by henning -- reinstate Monica‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A May camping with a tarp be safer than using a tent, in bear country?

I just read this question about bears and tents and according to the answers, if you ever have to use a bear spray, you have to do so outside of your tent (quite reasonably). I am wondering if cam...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Dakatine‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Do I need to hang a bear cache?

I am considering to get Garcia Machine Backpacker's Cache. According to MEC user reviews, this is the only cache approved in the Adirondack Mountains. Canadian parks, and other places as well, co...

3 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by gerrit‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the proper precautions/protocols for storing food while car camping in an area with bears?

Anyone with experience in bear-populated areas, what's the best way to store food when your on the move with a car? Are some foods better than others? Wondering specifically about black bears in ...

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A Where to store non-food related trash in bear territory?

I know I am supposed to put food-related trash inside my bear canister. Should I also put used female hygiene products and ziplock bags holding used toilet paper inside my bear canister over night?...

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by SierraCalifornicus‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

Question bears etiquette
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Q&A Does having sex in the back-country attract bears or other critters?

As stated in the title: is there any evidence that the hormones etc that the body produces during intercourse increases one's likelihood of encountering a bear in the back-country?

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by Lost‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

Question camping safety bears
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Q&A What are the critical dimensions to a safe bear-bag?

Many outdoor areas that have bears have bear bag-lines setup for hikers. In situations where the bear-bag line is not there or it is full, what dimensions should I keep in mind to protect my goodi...

3 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Patrick‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭