How to stay safe in a bear encounter 🚨🐻👇🏻 Here are essential tips to ensure safety during a Black Bear encounter: 🚨Stay vigilant about your surroundings. Be on the lookout for bears and signs like tracks, scat, and potential food sources. 🚨Keep your distance and avoid sudden movements. Back away slowly while facing the bear, making yourself appear larger. 🚨Do not run. Bears can outrun humans, triggering their instinct to chase. 🚨Speak calmly and firmly. Let the bear know you’re human by

14K views · 11 reactions | Did everyone pack their bear spray?   Sara and Marisa know what it's like to feel unsafe on an outdoor adventure. Hear them discuss some top outdoor safety tips in the latest episode of the "States of Discovery" podcast!️ Hear more about the ways to prepare for the unexpected, and find interviews with our friends at National Park After Dark and Crime Off the Grid here: https://bit.ly/4iqa9Sm | Only In Your State | Facebook