The Colorado State Department of Fish and Wildlife
is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take
extra precautions and be on the alert for bears while in the Dillon,
Breckenridge, and Keystone area.
They advise people to wear noise-producing devices
such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the
bears unexpectedly.
They also advise you to carry pepper spray in case
of an encounter with a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear
activity.
People should be able to recognize the difference
between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.
Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries
and possibly squirrel fur.
Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in them and
smell like pepper spray.
is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take
extra precautions and be on the alert for bears while in the Dillon,
Breckenridge, and Keystone area.
They advise people to wear noise-producing devices
such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the
bears unexpectedly.
They also advise you to carry pepper spray in case
of an encounter with a bear.
It is also a good idea to watch for signs of bear
activity.
People should be able to recognize the difference
between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.
Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries
and possibly squirrel fur.
Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in them and
smell like pepper spray.