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Black Bear At Campsite...What to do !



Black Bear at campsite !!

You may encounter a bear when outdoors, especially while camping. If you do, remain calm — do not panic.

Seeing bears can be enjoyable, and should be viewed as an opportunity to see one of New Brunswick’s more secretive wildlife species.

Most black bears have an instinctive fear of humans, and once aware of your presence, they will quickly leave the area.

Having a black bear at campsite, however, can lead to problems. If a problem becomes serious, the bear may have to be killed unnecessarily.



Black Bear At Campsite...What to do !

To reduce the chances of bear problems while camping:

  • move to another campsite if fresh signs of a bear are present;

  • separate cooking/eating and sleeping areas if you are camping with only a sleeping bag or tent;

  • never have food in your tent;

  • use canned and dried foods to minimize food odours;

  • store food out of a bear’s reach by hanging it at least three metres above ground between two trees, or store it in the trunk of a car;

  • use air-tight or bear-proof containers to store food;

  • burn waste paper in your campfire;

  • do not burn or bury food scraps; and

  • remove all garbage and fish remains from camp every evening.

    If you are at a campground where trash is collected at each site, all food scraps should be stored inside your vehicle following the last pickup of the day.


    If a bear comes into camp:

  • do not feed it;

  • scare it away by making loud noises, banging pans, yelling, or using an air horn;

  • don’t be gentle — chase it away; and

  • throw rocks or pieces of firewood, or use a slingshot.

    Bears may make threatening sounds, stand upright or possibly bluff charge. These actions are signs that you are too close.

    Bluff charges can be unnerving. However, it is rare that a bear cannot be chased away.

    Bears feel threatened if suddenly surprised, but most will leave if they are aware of human presence in the vicinity.

    (credit: Department of Natural Resources, New-Brunswick)




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