Traveling in bear country calls for a heightened sense of awareness and a basic understanding of how to defend yourself from an aggressive black bear or grizzly. Carrying and knowing how to use bear ...

Although such spray should only be used as a last resort, whether against a bear or another attacking animal, it is often your best defense. However, just carrying a canister of bear spray won't ...

According to numerous bear experts, bear spray is the best way to stop an aggressively charging bear and prevent a full bore bear attack. In the same vein, self-defense experts have long touted ...

SAPPORO--A can of spray repellent probably offers the best chance of surviving an encounter with a bear in the wilderness. Experts say a sharp spike in deaths and injuries from the apex ...