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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Nah... I’m thinking of the one about identifying various types of bear scat.


35 posted on 07/22/2007 8:50:34 PM PDT by Redcloak (The 2nd Amendment isn't about sporting goods.)
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To: Redcloak

In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert of bears while in the field. “We advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren’t expecting them.

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 excrement: Black bear excrement is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear excrement has little bells in it and smells like pepper.


38 posted on 07/23/2007 12:23:45 AM PDT by BruceysMom (I don't believe in soul mates, I don't think most men have souls.)
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