Independent Record

Type of bear spray, technique key to keeping safe during attack

When confronting an angry grizzly bear in the woods, the last thing you want to worry about is the fine print on your can of bear spray. There's a lot of it. And as customers scour the shelves for ...
Outdoor Guide on MSN

The Biggest Differences Between Bear Spray And Pepper Spray

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A canister of bear spray is a crucial emergency item to have on ...
Fort Collins Coloradoan

Bear spray can save your life in a wildlife encounter. Here's how and when to use it

Wildlife attacks on humans in Colorado are extremely rare. The risk goes up when recreating with dogs, which are at much bigger risk of being attacked by wildlife than humans. Bear spray is a highly ...
Outside

In Separate Attacks, Two Hikers Fend Off Bears with Easy-to-Carry Deterrent

Hikers in British Columbia and Montana used bear spray to fend off attacking bears in two separate incidents this week, supporting use of the deterrent in backcountry settings. In a Facebook post, ...