What should you do if you see a bear in front of you?

How To Avoid An Encounter Because you're incredibly unlikely to find yourself up against a polar bear, let's concentrate on black bears and grizzly bears instead. One of the best things you can do to avoid bear attacks is simply to get away from bear territory altogether. read more

Bears are dangerous animals and if you do not kill the bear or dissuade it from attacking, there is a very real possibility you will be maimed, killed, or eaten (not necessarily in that order). A majority of encounters with bears can end peacefully if we respect their personal space. read more

If any bear attacks you in your tent, or stalks you and then attacks, do NOT play dead—fight back! This kind of attack is very rare, but can be serious because it often means the bear is looking for food and sees you as prey. Bear Pepper Spray. Bear pepper spray can be an important thing to carry when exploring the back country. It is used defensively to stop an aggressive, charging, or attacking bear. read more

If you see a bear on your campsite, stop what you are doing for a while and assess the current situation. Back away slowly. Just walk and do not run. Keep your eye on the bear and see how it will react. read more