"Warren" wrote in message
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These are tips that I have heard several times and that were left
out from the very good list that you provided above:

1) Avoid direct eye contact (staring at a bear) because it is a form
of a "challenge" and a call for establishing dominance. If you have
a dog, then you need to try this: have a staring contest with your
dog. Most dogs know that humans are "superior" and will avert their
gaze after a short amount of time. Bears haven't been ingrained
with the notion that humans are "superior" and see it as a direct
challenge that often instigates a confrontation. The advice I read
said to lower your head and look away and pretend to be
"submissive" and non-threatening as you slowly remove yourself from
the area because quick movements and running will often trigger an
attack.

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According to the wildlife Bio that worked for me and did his PHd work on
Grizzlies in Glacier NP, the above is very true for Grizzlies, but is not an
issue with Black Bears.


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Bob Weinberger
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