Safety in national parks often depends on practical tools and a clear understanding of animal behavior, and rangers develop strong preferences based on extensive field experience. Encounters with ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invited people out to learn more about what to do in bear encounter situations which have become prevalent around the state. The bear safety event at ...

BLAINE COUNTY, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is holding three community training courses for the use of bear spray in the Wood River Valley. "Each year, human-wildlife conflict reports ...

Springtime urban visits: A reported bear in Saratoga Springs led to a DEC search, reflecting seasonal dispersal of young bears into suburban areas. Japan’s robotic deterrent: Following record bear ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hosted a free bear safety event Monday to provide in-depth training on how to carry and use bear spray. Officials also discussed safety practices for ...

The event included education about how to avoid conflict with bears, bear spray training, and advice on making cabins and property secure from bears. Yahoo Sports ...

SANDPOINT — Idaho Fish and Game will offer free bear safety training to North Idaho residents later this month, providing hands-on instruction with bear spray and protective measures for those living ...

Many years ago, while fishing in Alaska’s Matanuska Valley, I found myself wishing I’d brought along some bear spray. I was hacking through some dense underbrush, finding my way to where it met the ...