Backcountry Bear Basics

Can$10.95
1-55054-521-3

Dave Smith
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The definitive guide to avoiding unpleasant encounters.

Whether you’re visiting a national park, hiking through deep woods or fishing a well-travelled stream, you may find yourself face-to-face with North America’s largest predator. This book can make the difference between a close encounter and a deadly one.

Backcountry Bear Basics provides tested strategies to help you avoid conflicts with black bears and grizzlies. All aspects of backcountry travel are covered, including how to cook and store your food and set up your campsite to avoid attracting bears. Outdoorsman Dave Smith explores commonly held beliefs, including the belief that human sexual activity may attract bears.

From fishing to mountain biking, Backcountry Bear Basics looks at the likelihood of encountering a bear and suggests tactics for coping in a different situations. When should you “play dead” and when should you fight for your life?

Thouroughly researched and packed with tips, Backcountry Bear Basics will make anyone’s next visit to bear country a safer one.

 

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