However, there are good reasons why you should pack bear spray even if you aren't hiking in bear country. While bears are perhaps the most notorious of creatures that can cause harm to hikers ...

As warm weather arrives, many in Billings are heading outdoors for hikes and camping. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) ...

Juri Nakao, who manages an outlet of Shugakuso, a Sapporo-based company that deals in camping gear and other outdoor equipment, said 300 cans of bear spray sold out in two months after their ...

but hiking alone is not recommended. Hikers should always hit the trail in pairs or groups. As for gear, hikers should make sure to wear comfortable footwear and carry a daypack with bear spray ...

and locking your property keeps you safe and can save a bear’s life.” Watch our videos on Camping in Bear Country and Bear Aware Webinar for Evergreen, Colorado.