When faced with a charging bear, it is crucial not to run, despite the instinctual urge to do so. Knowing how to handle such a situation can mean the difference between life and death, all within a matter of seconds. Martin Boland, the knowledgeable guide of Scenic Bear Viewing in Alaska, demonstrated his expertise on [...]

Adventurer and survival expert Bear Grylls has met all sorts of fierce and hungry creatures during his time in the wild, and he has learned a few tricks to keep them away from his precious food supplies. Bears in particular have an amazing sense of smell are known for raiding campsites if they smell food [...]

A village in Bhutan has been having trouble with a roving local drunkard as of late—except this one weighs 250 pounds and has two-inch claws. For the second time this year, a Himalayan black bear was reportedly caught rummaging through a small food store in Babesa, devouring snacks and guzzling alcohol. According to Newsweek, the bear [...]

On December 30, 2022, Vincent Dashukewich was playing with his dog in his backyard when his 3-year-old pitbull suddenly became fixated on something beneath the back deck. Dashukewich peered under the porch—and discovered an enormous male black bear curled beneath, hibernating.  In a video that’s since gone viral, the bear (now named Marty) turns and [...]

If you spend any time hiking in bear country you need to be prepared for a bear encounter. On a recent backpacking trip in northeastern Minnesota, we had Counter Assault Bear Spray on us the entire time, and it provided the safety and peace of mind we were looking for. The main selling point for [...]