How To Survive a Bear Attack

Anybody who hikes, fishes, or camps in bear country has thought about it. Those who live and work where bears live also need to be ready for it. What to do and what not to do during a bear attack.

VIDEO: Man Fights Off Black Bear On His Porch

ICYMI: A Florida man fought off a black bear that wandered onto his screen porch to protect his dogs. We think this January footage is probably the best “Florida Man” story of 2022 so far.

Black Bears Adapt To Life Near Humans By Burning the Midnight Oil

Today, thanks to regulated hunting and forest regrowth, they have returned to about 75% of their historic North American range.

Are You Hanging Your Bear Bags Too Low?

A bear wandering around Harriman State Park in New York State decided a sleeping Boy Scout looked like a good snack. The boy was unhurt. Check on this video and the scoutmaster’s account of the incident. She notes importance of ”good bear etiquette” and says people leaving garbage around wild places unfortunately attracts animals looking for food.

How Cities Became Accidental Wildlife Havens

Where you have urban areas and suburbs butting up against large natural areas, you see larger animals like black bears and occasionally even pumas, certainly lots of coyotes. For example, “Pedals” the bipedal black bear gained fame for his human-like walk in the suburbs of New Jersey.

Avoid a Bear Hug

To survive an encounter with a bear, know your bear. Here’s what to do when a grizzly’s around, and what to do when a black bear surprises you.

Black Bear Rains Down Massive Dump on Hunter’s Head

Does a bear sh*t in the woods? Yes, yes indeed. Here’s footage from Maine in 2017.