This is more about how to avoid a bear encounter than what to do. What about bear spray? When to use? How to back up safely? What if there a few hikers? Better to form a group to look bigger to the bear or separate to increase chances for each individual?
Grouping up is definitely ideal. While bear spray is recommended in grizzly bear habitat, it's not really necessary for black bears in the Northeast. That said, it doesn't hurt to bring it so long as you know how to use it and have practiced in advance. Our experience is that many folks end up getting themselves with bear spray more often than not.
I was in a forest area this morning and I did encounter a black bear, my very first time encountering a bear it was meters away from me on the path I was walking on and I just stayed away and waited for it to cross and then I left
The short answer is that they are expensive and require staffing to maintain. The land manager in the Adirondacks is currently devoting resources elsewhere.
The bear needs to decide what its going to do. I do not go into bear country without my ruger super Blackhawk hunter 44mag. I have already taken a grizzly in Alaska. Dont worry all legal. I had tag and season was in. And talk to my friend Leo. He was mauled by a grizzly on a fishing trip. Buddy saved him by killing bear. Bear spray doest work.
Biologists equip black bears with collars to collect data on survival, reproduction, habitat, behavior, and movement. And that footage would be from a trail cam. Thanks for watching!
Your hiking partner will do in a pinch. Knew friends had a purpose!
I think I'm gonna back away irrespective of my thumb's coverage :D
I'm gonna be honest, if I see a black bear while backpacking, my initial reaction will not be giving the bear a thumbs up and a long wink.
😂😂😂😂😂
The poor guy in the video looks like he hasn't eaten in 2 years
That’s why he survives any bear encounter, 😅
Didn't know Frank Zappa was still hiking the Adirondacks. Hope Dweezil and Moon Unit got away safely !
Those pink bears are the most dangerous.
This is more about how to avoid a bear encounter than what to do.
What about bear spray? When to use? How to back up safely? What if there a few hikers? Better to form a group to look bigger to the bear or separate to increase chances for each individual?
Grouping up is definitely ideal. While bear spray is recommended in grizzly bear habitat, it's not really necessary for black bears in the Northeast. That said, it doesn't hurt to bring it so long as you know how to use it and have practiced in advance. Our experience is that many folks end up getting themselves with bear spray more often than not.
And if you use it spray em if they are to close. I had a woman once start spraying as soon as she saw the bear and blinded everyone but the bear
I saw the "bear" poke it head out from behind the tree in 2:16 XD
Great video! Very useful info! I'm going to subscribe and thumbs up!
That pink bear looks like a lot more fun than the one I just ran into.
You ever see a 2-year-old cub bear [ in their 2nd year ] out hunting for baby fawn deer or see thing that look like cow scat
You don’t need to outrun the bear, just your hiking partner 🐌
Thanks Saw a bigg bear 🐻 and ran sway.! Exciting! 🙏🏻🐻
I was in a forest area this morning and I did encounter a black bear, my very first time encountering a bear it was meters away from me on the path I was walking on and I just stayed away and waited for it to cross and then I left
So talking or just purposely making noise while hiking will also scare away any other wildlife in the area. Right?
Why aren't there bear-proof food lockers at popular wilderness campgrounds?
The short answer is that they are expensive and require staffing to maintain. The land manager in the Adirondacks is currently devoting resources elsewhere.
But are you supposed to play dead if the bear becomes confrontational?
Maybe only after getting mauled and it thinks you’re dead… if It’s a black bear… if It’s a grizzly or polar yes play dead or try to die .
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The bear needs to decide what its going to do. I do not go into bear country without my ruger super Blackhawk hunter 44mag. I have already taken a grizzly in Alaska. Dont worry all legal. I had tag and season was in. And talk to my friend Leo. He was mauled by a grizzly on a fishing trip. Buddy saved him by killing bear. Bear spray doest work.
Poke! 😁
Never turn your back to a bear like the guy in this video smh...
That’s what i was thinking. The worst move to make
Not very bear aware aware they
If you want to befriend a bear walk up to him and introduce yourself to him in a gentleman manor 😂😢😮😅
What about Bear Shish kabob? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Like in Borat.
:13 why is bear pimping a collar?? and ....What kind of crazy person filmed that!!!! God Bless
Biologists equip black bears with collars to collect data on survival, reproduction, habitat, behavior, and movement. And that footage would be from a trail cam. Thanks for watching!
Throw your ham sandwich 🥪 at him 🐻 and run 🏃♂️
Feed the bear 👍🏻 ok