Safe Travel in Bear Country : Safe Camping, Hiking, Fishing, and More

by Gary Brown

• ISBN13: 9781585747993
• ISBN10: 1585747998
• Format: Trade Book
• Publisher: The Lyons Press

Summary

What should you do when you encounter a bear? Should you run? Climb the nearest tree? Isn't it best to know the right answer before your life depends on it? Now there is one source to turn to for the correct answer to these questions and hundreds of others: SAFE TRAVEL IN BEAR COUNTRY. You'll learn the risks and rules of traveling in bear country, including: Oslash; Why bears attack Oslash; How to avoid bear attacks Oslash; What to do if you are attacked Oslash; How to camp, hike, mountain bike, fish, and hunt safely Oslash; What to pack and what to leave at home Oslash; How to cook and store food Oslash; Which bears are most dangerous Oslash; How to observe bears safely Oslash; How to treat bear-inflicted injuries Oslash; And much more . . . SAFE TRAVEL IN BEAR COUNTRY is essential for anyone traveling in North American bear country. Whether you're a hiker, backpacker, fly fisher, or just out for a walk, you won't want to wander too far without your copy.

Author Biography

GARY BROWN was formerly Chief Ranger at Yellowstone, Denali, and Rocky Mountain National Parks, and Bear Management Specialist at Yellowstone. He is now a private consultant on bear management, and is the author of The Great Bear Almanac (page 198). He lives in Bozeman, Montana.