What should you do if you encounter a bear?

If you see a bear before it notices you: stand still, don’t approach and enjoy the moment. Then move away quietly in the opposite direction. If you encounter a bear that’s aware of you: don’t run; running may trigger a chase response. Back away slowly in the opposite direction and wait for the bear to leave.

How do you defend yourself against a bear?

If you encounter a bear:

1. Stay calm. If the bear sees you, talk in a low, calm voice and then regardless if it has seen you or not.
2. Back up slowly. Never turn your back on a bear, or run.
3. Do not stare.
4. Give it space.
5. Do not run!
6. Use your bear spray as it approaches.
7. Play dead or fight back.

How do you survive a black bear encounter?

How to Survive a Black Bear Attack?

1. Stand your ground.
2. If it doesn’t notice you, slowly retreat.
3. Never Run – It can trigger an attack.
4. Don’t climb a tree – black bears can climb trees really well.
5. Don’t make eye contact – they may see it as a threat.
6. Use bear spray to ward off the attack if it gets close.

What bear Do you play dead with?

Grizzly Bears
Brown/Grizzly Bears: If you are attacked by a brown/grizzly bear, leave your pack on and PLAY DEAD.

Can bears be friendly to humans?

Bears are NOT ferocious. Bears are normally shy, retiring animals that have very little desire to interact with humans. Unless they are forced to be around humans to be near a food source, they usually choose to avoid us.

Should you push a bear?

Don’t push a friend into a bear to save yourself, park officials say. Do this instead. “Knowledge and understanding of bears and bear behavior can help decrease the chances of bear encounters and diffuse aggressive encounters when they occur,” the National Park Service said.

How do you survive a bear attack?

Here’s how to survive a bear attack from a black bear: Bear pepper spray: No matter what the threat, bear spray should always be handy on your adventures in the woods. Stay grounded, get big, and be loud: Black bears usually tend to flee rather than fight back when faced with conflict.

What do you need to know about bear safety?

Know What to Expect. Where are you headed?

How to survive a bear attack?

Carry bear spray. As with the grizzly bear,bear spray should be your first line of defense in a bear attack.