Seth's List for 05/08/03
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game recently issued
this bulletin... "Warning: In light of the rising frequency
of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game is advising hikers, hunters and fishermen to take extra precautions
and keep alert of bears while in the field.
We advise outdoorsmen to wear noisy little bells on
their clothing, so as not to 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 watch
out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize
the difference between black bear and grizzly bear manure: Black
bear manure is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel
fur. Grizzly bear manure has little bells in it and smells like
pepper."
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