As bear conflicts with humans are on the rise across Connecticut, bear self-defense products are popular items in outdoor recreation stores, as many residents plan to hike, camp, hunt and fish in the ...
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Could you stop a charging bear? Here’s how to use bear spray the right way when it counts
The wilderness is full of beauty and adventure, but it also comes with its share of risks. Among them, encountering a bear is one of the most unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations a hiker ...
FLORENCE, Mont. — Bear spray was invented in the 1980s by a University of Montana graduate student, Carrie Hunt. Over 40 years later and bear spray is a very important tool for human-wildlife ...
Hikers in British Columbia and Montana used bear spray to fend off attacking bears in two separate incidents this week, supporting use of the deterrent in backcountry settings. In a Facebook post, ...
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