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Jul 19, 2017Explorer
wyocowboy00 wrote:
If you are going to do some serious hiking into the back country, wear a little bell on your belt loop and carry a can of bear spray.
It is also a good idea to keep an eye out for fresh bear scat so you have an idea if bears are in the area. People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat.
Black bear droppings are smaller and often contain berries, leaves, and possibly bits of fur. Grizzly bear droppings tend to contain small bells and smell of pepper.
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