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If I'm out hiking, and I come around a corner and stumble upon a bear, what's the best course of action to take to minimize the chance the bear will act aggressively? Do different types of bear (grizzly, black bear, sun bear, etc) warrant a different approach? |
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Back away calmly. Be SURE not to separate a mother from her cubs. Other than that, the bear probably won't be too interested in you. (Except a polar bear, which may consider you food.) If you see bear cubs, look for the mother and stay away. |
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First of all the odds that you startle a bear in this way are quite low. There is a good chance that it would have heard or smelled you before you get that close. That said, if you encounter a bear in the wilderness, your reaction depends on how the bear is acting. In most cases, the bear will be defensive. In this case you should stay calm, talk calmly to the bear, make yourself look big and slowly move away facing the bear, always facing it. However, if the bear is aggressive, or is approaching you, your reaction should be different. A good guide of what to do in these situations can be found at parks canada's website. |
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