Black bears, a fierce creature but yet gentle until provoked! So how do we keep these beautiful creatures and our family safe without harming you or the bear while camping? Here are a few ways!
1. Do Not Feed The Bear!
Sure, Black bears look cute and cuddly from a distance but don’t let that get to you! Bears are extremely territorial especially with food as it is their natural instincts to compete with other animals for food in the wild.
2. Leave the bear be!
Bears are not meant for up-close and personal encounters as this might result in your last encounter! If you find yourself accidently too close, stop, back away from the bear and do not turn your eyes away on the bear as these are wild animals and are extremely unpredictable! If the bear still follows you, make loud noise and make yourself larger than the bear by raising your arms above your head!
3. Bring Bear Spray!
This is a last result option but if the bear begins to attack you, spray the bear and the bear more than likely will leave. It’s completely safe for the bear and only requires discomfort for a few minutes.
4. Lock Your Food Inside Your Car or Camper!
Food locked away is a bear’s best friend as a fed bear is truly a dead bear! Bears continue to come back to the campground of which they were fed and when you don’t feed the bear, the bear becomes severely angered and can result in an attack!
5. Don’t Camp in Any Campsite with Leftover Food Left in It!
It always a good rule of thumb as you don’t necessarily have to be the one who left the food behind but those before who did probably attracted in some kind of wildlife with it which would include bears! So, always be alert when pulling into a new campsite with some leftovers as it might come with a furry guest as well!
I hope these tips were helpful! Happy Camping Everyone!
Gracie Latrelle 
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