[oust the louse]

here are some pointers that residents can follow in case of an encounter:
Remain standing upright
-Speak to the bear in a calm, assertive voice....like this....?

Holy “@#$*&()^%$ get the *&&%$#@$^&* out of here you &@#^%!+”

[Malsua]

-Speak to the bear in a calm, assertive voice....like this....?

I've had quite a number of NBEs (Near Bear experiences). I'm to the point that I get ANGRY when I round the corner of my house and one is standing there. Normally, they hear me or flee the moment they see me. About 10 years ago, I was walking past the front corner of my house and a 500+ pound bear was not 5 feet from me to my left. If you know these bears, you realize the big fat males are lazy and don't really get too excited by much.

Anyway, I stopped, looked at him, raised my Arms "GET THE FLYING F#$K OUT OF HERE, YOU PIECE OF S#$t!!!" He didn't move, just clacked his teeth. It sent chills down my spine. I started to crouch Like I was going to leap, saying "MOVE IT YOU @#$". He turned slowly and walked away. My heart didn't slow for a good 20 minutes. heh.

[DannyTN]

here are some more pointers that residents can follow in case of an encounter:

1. Wear small bells on your clothing to alert the bears that you are in the area.
2. Carry pepper spray
3. Learn to read bear poop to determine the size of bears in your area. Large bear poop will contain small bells and smell of pepper spray.