The Alaska Department of Fish and Game recently issued the following
bulletin:

"In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the
Alaska Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen
and campers to take extra precautions and to keep alert for bears while in
the field."

"We advise outdoorsmen to wear noisy little bells on their clothing to not
startle bears that aren't expecting them. We also advise outdoorsmen to
carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear."

"It is also a good idea to be on the lookout for fresh signs of bear
activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between "black bear"
and "grizzly bear" manure."

"Black bear manure is smaller in size and contains lots of berries and
squirrel fur."

"Grizzly bear manure has little bells in it and smells like pepper."




--
Ric Hamel
A misplaced Alaskan lost in ConUS