Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. park ranger demonstrates with a can of bear spray (Neal Herbert / NPS) Traveling in bear country calls for a heightened sense of ...

HELENA- As many prepare to go out with the start of deer and elk hunting season this weekend, the cold temperatures could hinder the effectiveness of one essential safety tool: bear spray. The Montana ...

Be Bear Aware Campaign Director Chuck Bartlebaugh said if people have time during a grizzly bear attack, they would ideally begin to spray when the bear is still 60 feet away. He suggests aiming ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive test the effectiveness of bear spray and explain why it has become one of the most ...

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"We have a captive audience. We’re going to use that time to make sure you’re getting some bear spray education." ...

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As bear conflicts with humans are on the rise across Connecticut, bear self-defense products are popular items in outdoor recreation stores, as many residents plan to hike, camp, hunt and fish in the ...

SAPPORO--A can of spray repellent probably offers the best chance of surviving an encounter with a bear in the wilderness.

A husband and wife’s leisurely bike ride along a Canadian trail took a terrifying turn over the weekend when they spooked two grizzly bears, causing them to attack. Local authorities said quick ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — A bear spray rental business in southwest Montana is marking its third year of operation. TrailQuipt has locations in Gardiner, West Yellowstone and outside Bozeman. The business ...