Grizzly Bear Warning from the Department of Fish & Game
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In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Department of Fish & Game is advising Scouts, hikers, hunters, and fishermen to wear little bells tied to their clothing while in the field.
It has been strongly advised that Scouts and outdoors men wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting outdoors man to be walking in their habitat. It has also been strongly advised for Scouts and outdoors men to carry non-lethal pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear.
The Department states it is a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Scouts and outdoors men should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat.
Black bear scat is smaller and contains lots of berries and many times squirrel fur.
Grizzly bear scat has little bells in it, smells like pepper and many pieces of red, tan and green fabric.
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