by infocus
It is always best to
come prepared for anything and everything that life has to offer. Of
course, the same idea applies to camping trips where, if you are lucky
enough, you may get the best experience of your life (and not encounter
any grizzlies).
Of course, it has also been said that luck is
actually preparation getting to meet that ever elusive opportunity. So
when out on a camping trip, how could you attract luck to your side
without ever having to catch the attention of bears that may be gazing and
grazing around the camp area.
1. Bear spray your way to safety
This may or may not be a good idea. Carrying a bear spray with you may be
an effective way to feel safe and secure, however it is always not the
best idea to bear spray the tent you are in as well as any of the areas
near or surrounding you. It is also better if you do not bear spray any
items that you regularly may be using.
2. Why bear sprays may
be unsafe too
Believe it or not, it has been proven that bears
are attracted to those items that have already been sprayed with bear
spray. So even though a bear spray may come in handy when that moment
comes (God forbid) that a grizzly bear happens to wander in your camp
premises, spraying one before a bear does arrive may actually be calling
them prematurely.
3. The best way to stay away from bears
The most convenient and logical way to stay a bit far away from any bears
is to stay in a camping area that has no obvious and clear evidence of any
forms or signs of bear activity. These signs include bear tracks, any
forms of bear diggings as well as scat.
4. The best way to ward
off bears
Fortunately, it is now a federal rule and regulation
in camping trips that those campers who bring food must now suspend the
food they bring on trees or that they should use boxes that are
bear-proof.
Bears have been known to be very much attracted to
odors that come from food. Therefore foods that are very odorous must best
be not brought during camping or even cooked outdoors.
Camps
should also be clean. Food must not be stored or cooked inside the tent,
unless you want to wake up one morning with a grizzly bear staring at you.
There are now campsites that provide poles wherein food, gears used for
cooking, and any articles that are scented may be suspended in place when
it is not yet to be used. The same process also applies to deodorants,
soap, and toiletries. Prevention and pro-activeness is always better than
prevention. Packs of food must never be left unattended even for as short
as a minute or so.
Bears have been known to become aggressive
once they get that opportunity to obtain foods consumed by humans. They
may in turn be aggressive to obtain similar types of food in the future
and so they may pose a threat to the safety of humans. They may then have
to be removed from the park or destroyed.
5. How to sleep well
and keep food well
One hundred yards from where your food is
located or hanging from is the minimum distance for one to sleep in. Of
course, your sleeping area and gear must also be free from the odor of
food and should also be clean. It is never a good idea to sleep in the
clothes you have worn while cooking or eating. Keep these clothes inside a
plastic bag and hang them in a considerable distance away from you.
6. Stay away from garbage
As much as possible, check out the
area of where you will be spending the night. If there is a garbage nearby
or any items of food scattered about that were left by other campers, it
is highly recommended that you stay a good distance away from such an
area. Double your distance at least. It would also be best that you report
such an incident to the park rangers.
7. Report any bear
incidents immediately
Even if your brush with bears was minor,
always report them to the park ranger. The safety of other future campers,
as well as your own, may depend on you. All in all, bear sprays are okay
to use. But the best way to ward off bears is by being aware of how you
camp and being cautious of the way you keep food and other bear-attracting
items as neat and clean as possible.
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