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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 ...
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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, ...