Should you play dead if a bear attacks you?

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.

What’s the best thing to do when a bear attacks?

Do not play dead. Direct punches and kicks at the bear’s face, and use any weapon like rocks, branches, or bear spray to defend yourself. If a grizzly/brown bear charges and attacks you, PLAY DEAD. Do not fight back!

Which bear should you run from?

Black Bears Rarely Become Aggressive “Know what to do when you see a bear. NEVER run from a bear. Don’t approach a bear – just quietly move away and leave the area. However, if a black bear does approach you, make yourself look big, make loud noises, clap your hands, and continue to back away.”

What bear Do you run from?

Stay grounded, get big, and be loud: Black bears usually tend to flee rather than fight back when faced with conflict. Sticks or other objects can be used to make yourself look bigger while yelling and being loud can intimidate or scare off a black bear.

What to do if you run into a black bear?

Stand and face the bear directly. Never run away from or approach him. Make yourself look as big as possible by spreading your arms or, better yet, a coat. Make as much noise as possible by yelling, banging pots and pans or using other noisemaking devices.

What bear Do you yell at?

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 should you do if a grizzly bear attacks you?

The best course of action if attacked by a grizzly bear is to play dead. After all, a dead person is no longer a threat. Black bears are shy and timid. They do not attack humans to defend territory.

Should you run away from a bear?

Don’t run. When you run, the bear thinks you’re prey and will continue chasing you, so stand your ground. And don’t think you can out-run a bear. Bears can reach speeds of 30mph. Unless you’re an Olympic sprinter, don’t bother.

What happens 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.