Posts tagged bear proof
Tips for Camping in Black Bear Country

With a blood-curdling roar, a 1,000-pound animal drops off its hind legs and , saliva flying from 4-inch incisors, bloodshot eyes zeroed in for the kill, charges towards an unfortunate human being…

We’ve all seen the classic Hollywood version of a black bear attack. But for those of us who didn’t grow up in bear territory, the question remains: how much of what we see on the big screen is reality, and how much was altered for the sake of entertainment? Are bears actually ferocious in real life?

Read More