Backcountry Bear Basics: The Definitive Guide to Avoiding Unpleasant Encounters (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)
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* Sensible methods for avoiding harmful bear encounters
* Debunks generally held myths about individuals and bears
* Gives examined methods that can assist you keep away from battle with black bears and grizzlies
Bear knowledgeable Dave Smith offers you the fundamentals — like how to decide on a very good campsite and correctly retailer your meals in order that you do not have to fret whether or not that pepper spray you introduced will work on the bear that wanders into camp. He debunks generally held myths about individuals and bears. For example, menstruating girls haven’t got to remain out of bear nation, he says. And no, do not roll up in a ball when confronted with a charging bear. A lot of standard knowledge about bears is usually simply plain dangerous recommendation; Smith tells you what it is best to do as a substitute and why. He additionally opinions particular outside actions — from fishing to mountain biking to mountaineering with younger youngsters to path operating — assessing the probability of bear encounters and suggesting ways for coping in numerous settings and conditions.
This second version incorporates new analysis (Do bear bells work? Does tent shade or form make a distinction in attracting bears?) and provides extra charts and sidebars to make materials accessible at a look. Smith gives key info on bear conduct and biology that can assist you perceive, slightly than worry, this most misunderstood animal.
This e-book is within the Mountaineers Out of doors Fundamentals sequence.
ASIN : 1594850283
Writer : Mountaineers Books
Publication date : October 20, 2006
Version : 2nd
Language : English
Print size : 175 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781594850288
ISBN-13 : 978-1594850288
Merchandise Weight : 7.7 ounces
Studying age : 13 years and up
Dimensions : 5.36 x 0.45 x 8.28 inches
A part of sequence : Mountaineers Out of doors Fundamentals
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Clients discover the e-book informative and useful, with one mentioning it is the most effective information on bear encounters. The writing model receives optimistic suggestions, with one buyer noting it is simple to learn and one other describing it as a must-read for campers. They admire the e-book’s strategy to bear security, with one overview highlighting the way it helps keep away from issues for each individuals and bears.
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