Do bears ignore you if you play dead?

If any bear attacks you in your tent, or stalks you and then attacks, do NOT play dead—fight back! Although it’s used in the same manner you would use mace on an attacking person, bear pepper spray and human pepper spray are not the same.

What happens if you play dead with a black bear?

Fact: Playing dead will work if you’re being attacked by a mother grizzly defending her cubs. But it is the wrong thing to do if you’re being attacked by a predatory bear. If a bear attacks (particularly a black bear) in an offensive manner and physical contact is made, fight for your life.

What to do if a bear runs after you?

Here’s what the experts say: Avoid direct eye contact. Walk away slowly, if the bear is not approaching. If the bear charges, stand your ground (you cannot outrun it). Don’t scream or yell.

What are bears weakness?

Understanding bear weaknesses: Bears are very shortsighted and have very poor peripheral vision hence the reason they stand on their hind legs (to get a better view and smell). They cannot stand erect on a steep grade. Their neck muscles and jaw structure provide more resistance for turning their necks.

Should you play dead if a black bear attacks you?

Myth: Play dead during a black bear attack. Playing dead is ALWAYS the wrong action if a black bear attacks you. Instead, fight for your life. Kick, punch, hit the bear with rocks or sticks or any improvised weapon you can find. A bear that attacks may be an extremely rare predatory bear that stalks prey or attacks from behind.

What to do if a bear attacks you in your tent?

If any bear attacks you in your tent, or stalks you and then attacks, do NOT play dead—fight back! This kind of attack is very rare, but can be serious because it often means the bear is looking for food and sees you as prey. Bear pepper spray can be an important thing to carry when exploring the back country.

What to do if you come in contact with a bear?

Here’s what to do if you come in contact with a brown bear: Use bear pepper spray: Experts recommend that hikers in a bear country bring along bear pepper spray — and have it handy. UDAP bear pepper spray is a highly concentrated spray that can stop a bear in its tracks better than a gun.

What do you do if a grizzly bear charges at you?

Play dead: If the brown bear continues to charge at you, play dead. Grizzlies attack when they feel surprised or threatened, so they tend to stop attacking when there’s no longer a threat.