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To: Neenny who wrote (8134)12/18/1998 2:47:00 PM
From: Tomato  Respond to of 62549
 
> News Release from Alaska
>
> 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 that outdoorsmen 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 scat. Black bear scat is smaller and contains lots of berries and
> >>squirrel fur.
> >>
> >>Grizzly bear scat has little bells in it and smells like pepper.