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