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SABRE Frontiersman recommends carrying bear spray when camping, hiking, hunting, fishing and, yes, biking in bear country. Basically, any time you’re on their turf. We spoke with SABRE CEO and...
What animals will bear spray work against? Bear spray will work against almost all mammals including bear, cougar, bobcat, coyote, wolf, moose, elk, goat, sheep, and deer. And yet, the...
Well, for the most part, the answer is: yes. According to Frank van Manen of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, no deterrent, including bear spray, is 100 percent effective. That said, the scientific data on the effectiveness of bear spray are convincing.
You need to know how to use bear spray effectively, and without hesitation, because an up-close encounter with an aggressive bear is no time to be reading the instructions. What Is Bear Spray? Bear spray is an aerosol extract of hot peppers (just like the ones you eat in spicy food) designed to stop aggressive behavior in bears.
Fact #1: Bear spray is 98 percent effective. Fact #2: Your odds of being injured by a bear while carrying a firearm are the same as if you’re carrying no defense at all. I’ve always taken...
Does Bear Spray Actually Work? Currently, bear spray is considered the most effective self-defense against bears. While no product is 100% effective, ample research shows that bear spray is effective in preventing or stopping aggressive bear behavior in over 90% of encounters.
The short answer is yes—bear spray does protect you from bears. A study published in the Journal of Wildlife Management found that bear spray is effective at stopping aggressive bears more than 90 percent of the time.
Yes, bear spray does work for all bear species, including grizzly bears and the American black bear. In fact, since bear spray works by inflaming mucus membranes (such as the eyes, nose, and mouth), it can actually work against any mammal, including moose.
Bear spray doesn’t work like bug repellent. Never spray yourself, your tent, campsite, belongings or surroundings. Carry bear spray in the same place every time ; then you don’t have to think about where it is.
Bear spray emerges from the canister at over 70 mph, so it is likely be effective even under windy conditions. Bear spray is a deterrent, not a repellent; use it only during an encounter with an aggressive bear. Pre-sprayed objects may actually attract bears and other wildlife.