Learn How to Read a Bear Sign Board

Hi! I'm Jordan Pederson for Expert Village. We'd like to take a few minutes of your time and talk about safety in cougar and bear country. Black bears are the only bear that we have in Utah, but there are other bears in the western United States, the...

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Bear canisters, which come in multiple sizes Bear bags to hang from a tree Bear lockers, which may be available at good campgrounds Step 1: Keep your campsite clean and your clothes and supplies free of food smells...

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Humane repellent Sealed bags and coolers Step 1: To prevent any curious animals from wandering onto your campsite or into your tent, keep all food contained in bags or cooler. Purchase bear proof containers and...

Hi! I'm Jordan Pederson for Expert Village. We'd like to talk a little bit about safety on the trails with bears. One good thing that you always want to remember is never sneak upon a bear. Always make a lot of noise. Let the bear know where you are...

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Trail Map Binoculars Camera Map of Wildlife Viewing Areas Notebook Step 1: Do not approach wildlife. You are responsible for your own safety in wilderness areas and getting too close is a dangerous idea. Step 2...