Latest bear safety news
3-year-old attacked by bear after family leaves unsecured food items in campsite
By Julia Clarke published
Garbage, a cooler and food had been left unattended around and inside the tent where the attack occurred
Campers warned after human-bear conflicts come in "hot and heavy," signalling worrying trend
By Julia Clarke published
Wildlife officers aren't able to explain why they're having to set so many more bear traps as compared to last year
Do bear horns work? We look into the research...
By Julia Clarke last updated
Do bear horns work? We investigate whether you can blast a bear away from the trail for long enough to keep safely journeying to your chosen objective
New video of tenacious bear vs trash can shows why you should never store food in your tent
By Julia Clarke published
Videos like this one highlight just how tenacious bears can be when they detect food
7 reasons you need a camping cooler: from campsite cuisine to keeping bears at bay
By Alex Foxfield published
There are many reasons you need a camping cooler, from keeping bevvies frosty and food fresh to keeping the campsite safe from unwanted four-legged visitors
Bear mauls British woman's arm after she tries to take selfie through car window
By Cat Ellis published
Moira Gallacher says she was "a lucky woman" after being attacked while vacationing in Romania
5 tips for safe backpacking in bear country
By Julia Clarke published
When you’re on a backpacking trip in bear country, you increase your risk of running into a bear due to extended periods outdoors and transporting food
Warning of 'dire consequences' after visitors spotted petting bear outside National Park
By Cat Ellis last updated
Two visitors were spotted interacting with a black bear just outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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