How to survive a Bear attack!

Bears can attack people if they feel they are in danger, if they are surprised, have cubs or are protecting their territory. If at all possible - steer clear of the bear! But if you have put your self in a situation where you can't avoid them, make sure they are not surprised by you.

Here are some crucial rules to live by.

1. Never camp or hike alone.

2. Avoid bears. That "teddy" bear can turn you into ground beef really quick - this includes the smaller black bear.

3. Don't feed it even from the "safety" of your car. There have been movies made that show people being ripped from their cars because they were dim-witted enough to feed it. If you have to feed an animal, feed your cat or dog at home. The wild is well, wild and wild animals will attack given the right circumstance.

4. Don't leave food around camp. This is the chief reason a bear will come into your camp as they smell food. Zip up your tent even if it's hot and clammy. Always keep an eye out. Please clean your camp and put any fires out before you leave. If you have any food left, seal it in plastic or in a container far up into a tree away from the camp site. Better he has that food for dinner than "camper ala cart".

Bear profiles:

The black bear is a scavenger and although small is very dangerous. More commonly seen around human habitats, it may not think of you as an enemy. Be careful and use the procedure below.

Grizzly bears will attack you on a whim. Although not aggressive by nature they are very unpredictable. He might run away. He might see you and act as though you