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on 4/23/2008 This list is for pansies and darwinists. The only sure-fire way to approach a bear attack is to calm it down momentarily, ie: throw a peace offering of a CLIF bar to it, or raise your arms so the bear can see them (like you're being mugged.) Once you have the bear's understanding, explain to it that you want a good, clean fight. This means no biting; no sticking your opponent's head in a honeypot; and no climbing a tree and piledriving either. For either combatant. Bears can smell a cheater from across the forest and will call for backup. Fighting 12 merciless grizzlies is much tougher than fighting one by these rules. Also, don't talk about bear fights. Strategy for the fight: *Punch your ursine assailant repeatedly in the face -Avoid Teeth- *Bob and weave to avoid it's claws *Never Back Down *Stay light on your toes If available smash a stadium chair on the bear's ba
on 4/23/2008 This list is for pansies and darwinists. The only sure-fire way to approach a bear attack is to calm it down momentarily, ie: throw a peace offering of a CLIF bar to it, or raise your arms so the bear can see them (like you're being mugged.) Once you have the bear's understanding, explain to it that you want a good, clean fight. This means no biting; no sticking your opponent's head in a honeypot; and no climbing a tree and piledriving either. For either combatant. Bears can smell a cheater from across the forest and will be merciless in "playing by your rules." Strategy for the fight: *Punch the bear repeatedly in the face *Bob and weave to avoid it's claws *Stay light on your toes. If available smash a stadium chair on the bear's back. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you a) enter the fetal position or b) attempt to run away at any time that isn't the end of the enc
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on 6/26/2007 Bears absolutely can run downhill, much faster than you can. Do not try to outrun a bear, it will catch you if it tries. Also, playing dead is one of the stupidest tactics to try when a bear attacks, a bear attack is not a game of submission, its a fight for survival. I seriously recommend the authors of this article consult an actual expert and rewrite it.
on 9/5/2006 You can bait the bear away with food from your backpack by throwing it. But, do not throw it out of view as the bear will also be intrigued and may go after it with interest.
on 1/4/2006 If you are ever in a situation with a black bear, always make yourself look bigger than the bear. By doing this it will discourage the bear to continue antagonizing you. With a grizzly bear you are best off to hit the ground and not move, and try to hold your breath.
on 11/22/2005 I had read that making loud noises will scare bears away, like clapping, yelling, or clanging pots and pans together. Having encountered a black bear within inches, I did the clapping and yelling which turned the bear away from our campsite. Knowing the information helped us survive the evening, but not our ability to sleep.
on 11/22/2005 A bear will usually survive a shot anywhere but to the head, neck, and heart! Plus, it just makes the bear mad if it survives.
on 11/22/2005 99.9% of the time a bears charge will be false. They charge a few times getting closer with every charge. But it is only a scare tactic. Remain calm, raise your arms above your head, and walk away slowly, never turning your back to the bear.
on 11/22/2005 I have read that with a black bear you should fight back, and with a grizzly you should play dead. It was in the same book to fight back if a bear comes into your tent, as it is starving and will attack you either way. The main thing is, never run! Bears are faster than you think and will catch you, and they will be infuriated by your running. Stay far away from a mother bear with cubs, and try to make some noise when going through bear country.
on 11/22/2005 I have personally seen a black bear charge down a steep hill at a tourist. Luckily for the tourist, it was a mock charge and the bear turned aside at the last moment. It's a myth that bears can't run downhill, this bear was very fast and right on target.
on 11/22/2005 If you see a bear running after you, climb a tree that has a branch that is fairly close to another tree. When the bear is climbing up the tree, jump to the other tree. The bear will not be able to jump, so he will climb down and climb up the other tree. Repeat the process until the bear gets tired. Alternatively, you can risk injury by playing dead. If you play dead, wait about half an hour before getting up. Most of the time, a bear will watch from a distance. If this freaks you out, just don't go hiking!
on 6/11/2007 Firearm. Anyone gong into the wilderness without one is asking for trouble.
on 11/22/2005 It has been suggested that if you are attacked at night, especially while sleeping, that you fight back with any means possible. Bears that attack at night see you as a food source. They are not very likely to give up if you play dead.
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