# Traveling in Bear Country **URL:** \ **Category:** Unrelated Discussion\ **Created:** [January 26, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304 "2014-01-26T01:39:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/1 "2014-01-26T01:39:56Z")
In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear confrontations, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and be alert for bears while in the field. …We advise that outdoorsmen wear small bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren’t expecting them, and to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter… It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings. Black bear droppings are smaller and contain lots of berries and fur. Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in it and smell like pepper. ---
**Author:** ![Jdrabik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jdrabik/32/1110_2.png) [@Jdrabik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jdrabik)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/2 "2014-01-26T15:13:37Z")
What I want to know is: why would you go and smell a bear dropping? ---
**Author:** ![DrAwesome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drawesome/32/1139_2.png) [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/3 "2014-01-26T15:47:40Z")
Good to know. ---
**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/4 "2014-01-26T16:09:42Z")
> [@Jdrabik](#): > > What I want to know is: why would you go and smell a bear dropping? Experienced outdoorsmen know: smell the dropping or become the dropping. :o Your choice. ---
**Author:** ![Jdrabik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jdrabik/32/1110_2.png) [@Jdrabik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jdrabik)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/5 "2014-01-26T20:56:31Z")
> [@skitrz](#): > > Experienced outdoorsmen know: smell the dropping or become the dropping. :o Your choice. I’ve never been a dropping before… ---
**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/6 "2014-01-26T23:19:38Z")
> [@Jdrabik](#): > > I’ve never been a dropping before… Which only means that you shouldn’t go outdoors in Montana, as you don’t appear to be an experienced outdoorsman. ;D ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2014, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/7 "2014-01-27T18:12:31Z")
Which one is the more aggressive bear? Black right ? ---
**Author:** ![jrodriguez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jrodriguez/32/7914_2.png) [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2014, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/8 "2014-01-27T18:35:20Z")
Though you should certainly be careful when in the territory of any bears, Black bears aren’t typically life threatening in the way that Grizzly bears are. ---
**Author:** ![Schnayke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Schnayke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Schnayke)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2014, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/9 "2014-01-27T18:39:41Z")
😃 ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2014, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/10 "2014-01-27T21:30:38Z")
> [@jrodriguez](#): > > Though you should certainly be careful when in the territory of any bears, Black bears aren’t typically life threatening in the way that Grizzly bears are. What are u supposed to do for them? I think the black bear ur supposed to play dead. The grizzly idk fight back lol ---
**Author:** ![DrAwesome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drawesome/32/1139_2.png) [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2014, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/11 "2014-01-27T23:12:47Z")
> [@jbritter3](#): > > What are u supposed to do for them? I think the black bear ur supposed to play dead. The grizzly idk fight back lol you have it totally mixed up. Switch the tactics between bear types. You have no chance against a Grizzly Bear so play dead. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2014, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/12 "2014-01-27T23:24:34Z")
> [@jbritter3](#): > > What are u supposed to do for them? I think the black bear ur supposed to play dead. The grizzly idk fight back lol > [@DrAwesome](#): > > you have it totally mixed up. Switch the tactics between bear types. You have no chance against a Grizzly Bear so play dead. Run very fast or carry a .357 magnum. ---
**Author:** ![DrAwesome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drawesome/32/1139_2.png) [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2014, 12:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/13 "2014-01-28T00:56:15Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Run very fast or carry a .357 magnum. Or this. This works. ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2014, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/14 "2014-01-28T01:07:20Z")
> [@DrAwesome](#): > > you have it totally mixed up. Switch the tactics between bear types. You have no chance against a Grizzly Bear so play dead. exactly why I’m clarifying lol thanks ---
**Author:** ![jrodriguez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jrodriguez/32/7914_2.png) [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2014, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/traveling-in-bear-country/63304/15 "2014-01-28T02:30:12Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Run very fast or carry a .357 magnum. I opt for a big can of bear spray when I’m in grizzly territory. With a gun, if a grizzly is actually after you and you aren’t able to shoot it to death, you’re done for. Plus, with the spray, you really don’t have to aim well. Of course, if it’s windy …