BEAR SAFETY TRAINING

Bear Aware Watch the bear safety clips with Tom Griffin, Wildlife Specialist for the Alaska Department of Fish Game. Complete the following worksheet to reinforce your bear safety awareness. What are three things you should do when hiking or fishing in an area where bears could be around? Talk, make noise, and be observant. Talk, dance, and be energetic Talk, clap, and drink lots of water Talk quietly, drink water, and dance with earphones on What to do if you encounter a bear What do you do when you encounter a bear? Click on each of the responses below and sort them into the category that best fits the situation. If you see a bear and the bear DOES NOT see you Take a deep breathe, back away calmly, and keep your eyes on the bear. If you feel yourself getting scared catch yourself from making any fast movements and slowly back away. If you see a bear and the bear DOES see you Group up, ready your bear spray, and talk to the bear with a calm voice. Keep your eyes on the bear, hold your ground, don't run, expel bear spray if encounter is within 30 feet. Bear spray demonstration After watching the bear safety clips share two things you have learned.