Here is some important information, if you are planning to head into Grizzly Bear country in the near future!
Warning re: Bears
The California & Oregon State Departments of Fish and Wildlife are advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take extra precautions, and be on the alert for bears while in the Truckee, Kirkwood, and Yosemite areas.
This is particularly true if you might encounter Grizzly Bears, as they tend to be bigger, and more likely to attack humans.
They advise people to wear noise-producing devices (such as little bells on their clothing) to alert, but not startle, the bears unexpectedly. They also advise that you should carry pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch for signs of recent bear activity.
In that regard, people should be able to recognize the difference between Black Bear and Grizzly Bear droppings.
Black Bear droppings are smaller, and typically contain berries and possibly squirrel fur.
On the other hand, Grizzly Bear droppings often contain little bells, and smell like pepper.
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