What to do if a black bear comes at you?

Black Bears: If you are attacked by a black bear, DO NOT PLAY DEAD. Try to escape to a secure place such as a car or building. If escape is not possible, try to fight back using any object available. Concentrate your kicks and blows on the bear’s face and muzzle.

Why are bears not scared of humans?

Why bears lose their fear of humans Bears have acute eyesight and hearing. Their sense of smell is seven times greater than a bloodhound’s. They have a keen ability to detect pet food, garbage, barbecue grills and bird feeders—and once they locate a food source, they remember where it is.

Why do black bears not attack?

Most people who find themselves near a black bear are afraid, and they are not attacked. Black bears are not territorial toward people like some dogs are. Black bears are mostly afraid they will be attacked. If a person doesn’t want a black bear to come closer, act aggressively.

How do you scare off a black bear?

To scare the bear away, make loud noises by yelling, banging pots and pans or using an airhorn. Make yourself look as big as possible by waving your arms. If you are with someone else, stand close together with your arms raised above your head.

Do bears ignore people?

The grizzly bear, also known as the North American brown bear, is aggressive, protective, and generally seclusive. Bears have a personal space zone, which varies from animal to animal. As long as this zone isn’t penetrated, the bear will virtually ignore any humans in close proximity.

What smell do black bears hate?

While bears love anything sweet (yes, even honey) they have often been found to steer clear of anything pine-scented. Bears dislike the scent of any pine-scented cleaners that contain pine. Using pure pine oil or a cleaner that contains pine oil, such as Pine-Sol, will aid in repelling bears.

How do you scare away a black bear?