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Top 5 Questions About Grizzly Bear Attacks

What do I do if a grizzly bear attacks? If you happen to encounter a grizzly bear on the trail and it charges, your best defense is using a can of bear repellent to deter the bear. Unbeknownst to many,...

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Firearms in Glacier National Park

Am I allowed to open carry a pistol in the park? Answer: Yes, you are now allowed to carry guns in our National Parks **sigh** That said, don’t expect a pistol to save your life if a Grizzly Bear is...

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Preventing Bear Attacks: Q&A on Preventing Grizzly Bear Attacks

I read in the FAQ’s concerning bears that you should remove your hiking clothing that you cooked in. Is that open-fire cooking, or does that include backpack stove-type cooking? Answer Hi Jeff,...

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Glacier National Park Wildlife

Photographing Glacier National Park wildlife is the experience of a lifetime. Learn the best places to view animals in Glacier National Park, including moose, grizzly bears, mountain goats, and big...

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Travelling with Bear Pepper Spray to Glacier National Park

I am trying to plan a Glacier National Park, Montana vacation in August. There will be three or four of us flying out from DC/Philly area. No one in our group have backpacked in Grizzly Bear country...

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Animals in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park, Montana: Animals and Wildlife   Animals in Glacier National Park include grizzly bears, mountain goats, wolves and more – Learn where to view and photograph Glacier National Park...

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Does Menstruation Attract Bears?

I’m wondering: Does menstruation attract bears? Also, is it ok for women to wear hormone patches while backpacking/camping in bear country? Can bears smell menstruation? Or will a bear be attracted to...

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Black Bear Euthanized in Glacier National Park After 2 Weeks of Aggressive...

After 2 weeks of inquisitive and aggressive behavior in the Fish Creek Campground, a Black Bear was euthanized by Glacier National Park rangers. This is quite the contrast to officials in Yellowstone...

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What You Should Never Do If You Encounter a Grizzly Bear

A group of hikers along the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park encounter a grizzly bear. No big deal. You encounter grizzly bears often in Glacier National Park. After all, it is prime grizzly...

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Kootenay National Park: Wrong Place, Wrong Time

The encounter happened to the left of the trail where it enters into the trees. This is a story shared by one of our readers who did not leave his/her name. Thank you for your contribution! On Monday,...

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