Episode 10- BEAR AWARE
from The Beyond Hunter Ed Podcast Hosted by Eric Jajtner
Given that 2021 is the most deadly year on record for bear encounters we dive into everything bears. I can't begin to tell you how often bears come up in the classroom. However, it's really not that concerning of an issue if you use your head and do your research. This episode is going to keep you safe in bear country. List of fatal bear attacks in North America https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America#2020s Firearm Vs. Bear Spray http://www.bear-hunting.com/2019/8/firearm-vs-bear-spray Efficacy of Firearms for Bear Deterrence in Alaska; July 2012, Journal of Wildlife Management https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261982557_Efficacy_of_Firearms_for_Bear_Deterrence_in_Alaska Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska https://bearwise.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/efficacy-of-bear-spray-smith-et-al.-2010.pdf BYU Study: Using a gun in bear encounters doesn’t make you safer https://news.byu.edu/news/byu-study-using-gun-bear-encounters-doesnt-make-you-safer Bear Camp Set Up https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5361494.pdf Hanging Food in Bear Country https://www.backpacker.com/skills/how-to-hang-a-bear-bag-pct-style/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izsczsMCf_o (PCT Method - 2:50) Electric Fences - https://www.udap.com/mm5/category/bear-electric-fences
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