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Going to a National Park in Grizzly Bear Country?
If you are, be sure to take along some bear spray. Grizzly bears are a real danger in some of our national parks. If you plan to be hiking or camping in an area with a grizzly bear population, then you should be prepared for an encounter with one. Bear sprays are special pepper sprays that are used to repel grizzly (and other species) bears in the event of an attack. They use a special formula that is approved by the EPA for use against bears, so make sure you get one that’s approved for the type of bear you might encounter.
The Sierra Club has asked the Forest Service to require that anyone entering a national park with a grizzly bear population be required to carry an approved bear spray. This is to protect both humans and the grizzly bear population, as bear spray could save you from having to kill a grizzly in self-defense. More information about bear spray.
Posted by January 14th, 2009
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