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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 ...
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Guns vs. bear spray: What National Park Rangers actually rely on for safety

Safety in national parks often depends on practical tools and a clear understanding of animal behavior, and rangers develop strong preferences based on extensive field experience. Encounters with ...
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 ...
SFGate

Hiker attacked by bear in national park saved by bear spray

A blast from a 10-ounce aerosol canister of capsicum spray may have saved the life of a backcountry hiker in Glacier National Park on Wednesday afternoon. A 34-year old woman was hiking near Lake ...
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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, ...
Alaska Public Media

At this safety demo, Anchorage residents aim their bear spray at a foam target

On a recent sunny evening at Kincaid Park, a group of Anchorage residents gathered around a charging bear — printed out and taped to a foam posterboard. Marian Snively, a wildlife education specialist ...