Given that 2021 is the most deadly year on record for bear encounters we dive into everything bears.  I can't begin to tell you how often bears come up in the classroom.  However, it's really not that concerning of an issue if you use your head and do your research.  This episode is going to keep you safe in bear country.

List of fatal bear attacks in North America

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America#2020s

Firearm Vs. Bear Spray

http://www.bear-hunting.com/2019/8/firearm-vs-bear-spray

Efficacy of Firearms for Bear Deterrence in Alaska; July 2012, Journal of Wildlife Management

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261982557_Efficacy_of_Firearms_for_Bear_Deterrence_in_Alaska

Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska

https://bearwise.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/efficacy-of-bear-spray-smith-et-al.-2010.pdf

BYU Study: Using a gun in bear encounters doesn’t make you safer

https://news.byu.edu/news/byu-study-using-gun-bear-encounters-doesnt-make-you-safer

Bear Camp Set Up

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5361494.pdf

Hanging Food in Bear Country

https://www.backpacker.com/skills/how-to-hang-a-bear-bag-pct-style/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izsczsMCf_o    (PCT Method - 2:50)

Electric Fences - https://www.udap.com/mm5/category/bear-electric-fences