 In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear encounters, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has issued the following advisory to hikers, hunters, and fishermen while in the field:
"It is strongly advised that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on
their clothing so as not to startle grizzly bears that aren't expecting
outdoorsmen to be walking in their habitat. It is also strongly advised that outdoorsmen carry non-lethal pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a grizzly."
The Department of Natural Resources for Alaska states, "It is a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear poop. Black bear poop is smaller and contains lots of berries and often squirrel fur. Grizzly bear poop is larger, has little bells in it and smells like pepper."
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