eelgrass
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The California/Oregon State Department of Fish and Wildlife is
advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take extra
precautions and be on the alert for bears while in the Oakridge,
Kirkwood, and Yosemite areas. They advise people to wear
noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing
to alert but not startle the bears unexpectedly. They also
advise you to carry pepper spray in case of an encounter with
a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity.
People should be able to recognize the difference between black
bear and grizzly bear droppings. Black bear droppings are
smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur. Grizzly
bear droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper.
Steve
advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take extra
precautions and be on the alert for bears while in the Oakridge,
Kirkwood, and Yosemite areas. They advise people to wear
noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing
to alert but not startle the bears unexpectedly. They also
advise you to carry pepper spray in case of an encounter with
a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear activity.
People should be able to recognize the difference between black
bear and grizzly bear droppings. Black bear droppings are
smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur. Grizzly
bear droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper.
Steve
