Heading into bear country can seem frightening . . . but it doesn't have
to be. This handy, packable guide will show you preventive measures that
can reduce your chances of coming across a bear and techniques that can
minimize your risk of being injured. With Bear Aware you'll learn how to
safely hike and camp in bear country, store food to keep campsites bear
free, and handle close encounters. The book also offers special
precautions for hunters, anglers, mountain bikers, trail runners,
outfitters, photographers, vacationers, and cabin owners, and provides
specific regulations for the national parks.This guide contains advice
on: Bear Mythology--Separating Fact from FictionHiking in Bear
CountryCamping in Bear CountrySpecial Regulations in National
ParksSpecial Precautions for WomenSpecial Precautions for Hunters,
Anglers and Outfitters, Mountain Bikers, and PhotographersHow to Handle
Close EncountersLiving or Vacationing in Bear Country Working in Bear
CountryInstead of taking fear with you, take Bear Aware.[quote from
book]Knowledge is the best defense against bears. Outdoors people who
know about bears have already taken the vital first step. They know what
kind of equipment to bring, how to set up camp, when and where to hike
and be more careful, and which bear and human behaviors increase the
chance of an encounter. And the well informed can more easily deal with
any encounter
