I have heard that what you do in a bear attack depends on the species of bear, but I imagine the Park Rangers will know best what bears are there, and how to deal with them.
I would try and contact the Priest Lake State Park authorities and see what they say are the best deterrents for bears in the area. [url=http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/priest-lake]http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/priest-lake[/url]...
I have heard that what you do in a bear attack depends on the species of bear, but I imagine the Park Rangers will know best what bears are there, and how to deal with them.
I totally read the title of this thread wrong... I thought it said "Biking+Beers!!" Oh well. Since your trick title got me in here I'll reply.
Looking up the stats, there's been zero fatal bear attacks in Idaho. Actually, you have a better chance of being killed by lightning than by a bear, as there's only been 61 fatalities since 1900 IN ALL OF NORTH AMERICA. In other words, I wouldn't worry about it beyond being cautious and carrying your spray.
I've had a brown bear try to push its head through my tent once while I was sleeping. Its head was INCHES above mine and I could feel it breathing and sniffing through the thin tent wall. It eventually moved on but I still didn't sleep the rest of the night.
And, just to put a little bit of fear back in you, watch this... Happy trails!
I totally read the title of this thread wrong... I thought it said "Biking+Beers!!" Oh well. Since your trick title got me in here I'll reply...
I totally read the title of this thread wrong... I thought it said "Biking+Beers!!" Oh well. Since your trick title got me in here I'll reply.
Looking up the stats, there's been zero fatal bear attacks in Idaho. Actually, you have a better chance of being killed by lightning than by a bear, as there's only been 61 fatalities since 1900 IN ALL OF NORTH AMERICA. In other words, I wouldn't worry about it beyond being cautious and carrying your spray.
I've had a brown bear try to push its head through my tent once while I was sleeping. Its head was INCHES above mine and I could feel it breathing and sniffing through the thin tent wall. It eventually moved on but I still didn't sleep the rest of the night.
And, just to put a little bit of fear back in you, watch this... Happy trails!
I've seen that vid so many times! That really is scary! You shouldn't run, but hey, who wouldn't!? I will have bear spray, whistle and a small pocket knife if it gets too close! Priest lake only has black bears I think. They're less scary than grizzlies! Thanks!
I have heard that what you do in a bear attack depends on the species of bear, but I imagine the Park Rangers will know best what bears are there, and how to deal with them.
Looking up the stats, there's been zero fatal bear attacks in Idaho. Actually, you have a better chance of being killed by lightning than by a bear, as there's only been 61 fatalities since 1900 IN ALL OF NORTH AMERICA. In other words, I wouldn't worry about it beyond being cautious and carrying your spray.
I've had a brown bear try to push its head through my tent once while I was sleeping. Its head was INCHES above mine and I could feel it breathing and sniffing through the thin tent wall. It eventually moved on but I still didn't sleep the rest of the night.
And, just to put a little bit of fear back in you, watch this... Happy trails!
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