How To Survive Grizzly Bear Attack: Simple Tips that Will Keep You Alive

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If you keep running into a wild bear on a mountain trail, be appreciative of your favorable luck. Wild bears, compared with polar bears and dark-colored bears, are significantly less prone to assault.

Brown bears (in some cases called grizzly bears) are the most aggressive types of bear. Their weight and height make them imposing enemies, fit for gutting prey with a single swipe of their paws.

Clashes with wild grizzly bears have been rising in the United States due somewhat to increasing grizzly and human population and partly to nourishment deficiencies that a few researchers blame on climate change.

If you encounter a brown bear, and you don't know what to do to survive the encounter, here are the tips that you should keep in mind:

Always bring a bear spray

Bear spray is a must-have in the grizzly land. Place it preferably in your front pockets for convenience since you'll have a few seconds to fire it to the wild bears. 

One or two gunshots may not be enough to stop a full-grown grizzly bear from attacking you. Hence, bear spray is more useful than a gun for protecting yourself from these grizzlies, according to the Art of Manliness.

Don't be stealthy

You could talk, sing, or make other noises without surprising the bears to inform them that you're there if you think there are furry bears are in the area. But don't disturb the bear that doesn't see you.

Don't be a tease

Abandoned food and waste would still attract the bears even if they're tied up as they have a powerful smelling function, according to BearSmart. Try to produce minimal waste when camping or hiking, and secure all food and litter properly. Bear canisters are likewise required in some parks worldwide.

Don't run

Stay calm, stand tall, and slowly reach for your bear spray if you do meet a grizzly bear. Bears are usually curious or bluffing if they stand up, according to Backpacker. Slowly walk away if you could. Stop and stand your ground if the bear follows you.

Aim and spray

Stephen Herrero, professor emeritus at the University of Calgary and author of Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance, told The Guardian that bear spray is the most effective deterrent in bear encounters. Aim at the grizzly bear if they would start approaching you, and spray them at least 40 to 50 feet away from them.

Play dead

Black bears will likely try to neutralize you as a threat. Playing dead for at least 20 minutes, according to The Manual, is your best option since you'll never overpower or outrun these furry creatures. Don't get up immediately even if it walks again since the grizzlies are known in ensuring that their prey is dead.

Box their sensitive areas

Only fight back as a last resort, according to the United States National Park Service. If necessary, hit the bear in delicate areas such as the underbelly, ears, nose, and eyes.

If you encounter any grizzly bear in your adventure, always remember to keep your cool, remember these tips, and enjoy your journey.