Montana & Grizzly Bears

traddancer553 · 01-31-2007, 09:49 PM

In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field. "We advise that outdoorsmen should wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them," a spokesman said. "We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear".
It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear paw prints and scat.
A grizzly's paw is larger and its claws are longer than that of a black bear. Black bear scat contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear scat has little bells in it and smells like pepper

**andre** · 01-31-2007, 10:47 PM

between2worlds · 01-31-2007, 11:07 PM

hatfield589 · 02-01-2007, 05:53 AM

that's funny right there, thanks for the laugh

GRANDSON OF ZEELA · 02-03-2007, 11:05 PM

good one!

01-31-2007, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
traddancer553 Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8	Montana & Grizzly Bears In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field. "We advise that outdoorsmen should wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them," a spokesman said. "We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear". It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear paw prints and scat. A grizzly's paw is larger and its claws are longer than that of a black bear. Black bear scat contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear scat has little bells in it and smells like pepper

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