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Close-up of young wolf

Does bear spray work on wolves?

By Julia Clarke published

A look at both the theoretical and practical nuances of using bear spray against a wolf

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Bear in the snow

Do you still need to worry about bears in winter?

By Julia Clarke published

Do you still need to worry about bears in winter? We explain what bears are actually doing in winter, why bears come out in cold weather, and how you can lower your risks of an encounter

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Bear bags of food hanging in a treet

How to hang a bear bag: two simple methods for securing food

By Julia Clarke last updated

Knowing how to hang a bear bag properly helps protect you and the local bear population, and ensures you have plenty of fuel to keep you wandering in the wild

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A mother grizzly bear and two of her cubs wander in the road in front of a tour bus returning from the Visitor Center in Denali National Park Alaska

Hiker survives grizzly attack in Denali National Park after using bear spray

By Julia Clarke published

A 55 year old man is in stable condition after the attack by a grizzly bear and her cubs in the Alaskan preserve

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