Stand your ground and slowly back away. Enjoy watching black bears and other wildlife from a distance. Respect them and their right to live in wild New Hampshire. Black bears do not typically exhibit aggressive behavior, even when confronted.
What to do if you meet with a bear?
If the bear is stationary, move away slowly and sideways; this allows you to keep an eye on the bear and avoid tripping. Moving sideways is also non-threatening to bears. Do NOT run, but if the bear follows, stop and hold your ground. Bears can run as fast as a racehorse both uphill and down.
What to do if a black bear is coming at you?
Back away when possible. If attacked, immediately fight back. DON’T feed bears. A word about bear spray: Bear spray (pepper spray specifically made as a bear deterrent) can be an effective tool if you encounter an aggressive bear.
Which bear Do you yell at?
Black bear attacks are rare, but that doesn’t mean you should take them any less seriously. Step 1: Get big and be loud. Black bears would rather flee than fight. If you make yourself appear as a threat by waving your arms, shouting, and making yourself big, you should scare black bears away.
Should you call the police if you see a bear?
If the bear is threatening human safety or pets, or is destroying property, call the police at 911.
Will yelling at a bear scare it away?
To scare the bear away, make loud noises by yelling, banging pots and pans or using an airhorn. Make yourself look as big as possible by waving your arms. If you are with someone else, stand close together with your arms raised above your head.
Do I need bear spray for black bears?
The odds of meeting a predatory black bear are extremely low, but if you’d rather be safe than sorry, any of the three brands of pepper spray at the Bear Center (Counter Assault, Halt, or Dog Shield) should deter it from eating you as easily as these products deter black bears from eating other foods.
Should you scare a black bear away?
The most effective noisemaker in bear country is you. Talking or singing loudly can help prevent surprise encounters with wildlife. With enough warning of your approach, wildlife typically remove themselves and their young from the area.
Should you throw rocks at a bear?
Don’t yell or throw rocks. If the bear charges, stop backing away and use your bear spray. If the bear shows no signs of stress and is approaching, make yourself look big and scary by outstretching your arms, holding packs above your head, making loud noises, throwing rocks, and preparing to use your bear spray.
Which bear Do you punch?
If a black bear charges and attacks you, FIGHT BACK WITH EVERYTHING YOU HAVE! Do not play dead. Direct punches and kicks at the bear’s face, and use any weapon like rocks, branches, or bear spray to defend yourself. If a grizzly/brown bear charges and attacks you, PLAY DEAD.
Should you stare down a bear?
If you encounter a black bear, do not make eye contact. If you make eye contact, black bears will take this as an act of aggression.
Where do you aim at a charging bear?
Aim for the deadliest point you can find. On a close-in, charging bear, this will probably be the face or upper chest. Often full-attack grizzlies lower their heads as they come in, so that’s about all you have to aim at.
Can you shoot a bear in self defense in a national park?
If a firearm is used in self-defense against a bear, contact park authorities immediately. Federal regulations prohibit the use or discharge of any weapon within a park area.
What Odor do bears hate?
Bears also dislike the strong scent of pine-based cleaners, but avoid using anything with a fresh, lemony or fruity smell. And never mix bleach and ammonia; the combination produces fumes that can be deadly to both people and bears.
What will scare off a bear?
Big beach balls tossed at bears often scares them off, as do opening and closing an umbrella, shaking a big tarp or garbage bag, or banging pots and pans. If a bear climbs up a tree to escape, yell at it and beat the base of the tree with a baseball bat or heavy stick.
Does clapping keep bears away?
Bears won’t hear the bells until you’re too close. Yelling, clapping, and talking are more effective ways of alerting a bear to your presence.
Is bear spray better than a gun?
No deterrent is 100% effective, but compared to all others, including firearms, proper use of bear spray has proven to be the best method for fending off threatening and attacking bears, and for preventing injury to the person and animal involved.
Which is better bear spray or pepper spray?
Will Pepper Spray Work on a Bear? While you may be able to use bear spray to stop a human from attacking, trying to deter a bear with pepper spray is futile. This is because bear spray is more pressurized, comes out faster, and travels further than a standard pepper spray.
Does human pepper spray work on bears?
It’s an ideal choice for joggers or for those who need protection as they walk in parking lots. However, if you are in the woods a lot and need protection against bears it might be wise to carry bear spray alone or carry it with human pepper spray.
Will a BB gun deter a bear?
FWP Warden Captain Lee Anderson says, “I don’t recommend shooting towards bears with firearms or even BB-guns to scare them out of your trash. It is often an ineffective hazing tool and depending on the circumstances, it can be illegal.
What Animal Are bears afraid of?
“Bears are naturally afraid of canids,” Hunt says. “Why? Because packs of coyotes can steal cubs.” The most common breed of bear dog is the Karelian bear dog, a black-and-white working dog that hails from the region between Finland and Russia called Karelia.