BEAR SAFETY
SAFETY IN BEAR COUNTRY
Dear group leader,
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The opportunity to hike, camp and view wildlife at our council camps is a great adventure. With this experience comes the individual responsibility to be properly informed about the appropriate safety techniques to avoid human/wildlife conflicts. This is especially important in the areas that bears call home.
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This page is designed to empower you to prepare your group for your adventure at camp or high adventure trek this summer. The materials found throughout these webpages will prepare your unit members how to be responsible for their own safety and preserve our wildlife heritage.
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Video
All groups that attend Camp Loll and Camp Tifie are required to view "Staying Safe in Bear Country" prior to attending camp.
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Resources
Explore the information contained on the resources list to lead a discussion with your group concerning camping in bear country.
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Remember, there are two species of bears and two bear behaviors that we must consider at all times. Grizzly bears and black bears have different personalities - please note these differences as you proceed through the training. There are two bear behaviors we must consider:
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Is the bear hunting you?
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Did you stumble across the bear?
View the resources list with full information to share with your group before attending camp.